HYDE-SMITH JOINS EFFORT TO PROTECT WOMEN’S & GIRLS SPORTS

HYDE-SMITH JOINS EFFORT TO PROTECT WOMEN’S & GIRLS SPORTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and others in introducing legislation to protect athletic opportunities for female athletes.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor to the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (S.251).  The bill addresses compliance with Title IX provisions dealing with athletics to ensure gender is “recognized based solely on a person's...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE TO ACQUIT FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE TO ACQUIT FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement on her vote against convicting former President Donald J. Trump of inciting the deadly mob violence that overtook the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021:

“First, the impeachment of a former President is not part of the Constitution, which states clearly that ‘impeachment shall not extend further than to remove from office.’  Donald Trump is...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $11.6 MILLION IN CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE GRANTS FOR MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $11.6 MILLION IN CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE GRANTS FOR MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS

FAA Airport Coronavirus Response Grants Offer Support to 63 Facilities Statewide 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $11.6 million in grants to 63 Mississippi airfields experiencing economic disruption because of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awards were funded in the...

HYDE-SMITH 117th CONGRESS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP POSITION ON NEW APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

HYDE-SMITH 117th CONGRESS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET, INCLUDING NEW LEADERSHIP POSITION ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

Miss. Senator Retains Spots on Four Committees, Including Appropriations and Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she will be the ranking member on the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee as part of Senate committee assignments being set for the 117th Congress.

“The 50-50 split in...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES TO REINTRODUCE THE PROTECT ACT

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES TO REINTRODUCE THE PROTECT ACT

Senators Renew Push to Ensure Affordable Health Coverage for Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and others to announce their intent to reintroduce this week their legislation to protect health coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions.

The Protect Act would protect Americans with pre-existing conditions and ensure they cannot...

Biloxi post office renamed to honor Officer Robert McKeithen

WLOX-TV Biloxi
 
Biloxi post office renamed to honor Officer Robert McKeithen
 
Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are celebrating the final passage of legislation.
 
By Amber Spradley
 
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith celebrated the final passage...

State delegation questions religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines

Oxford Eagle

State delegation questions religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines

By Staff Report

U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-MS), U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-MS) and Trent Kelly (R-MS) yesterday evening sent...

At National Prayer Breakfast, Biden calls for unity

Religious News Service

At National Prayer Breakfast, Biden calls for unity

President Joe Biden took advantage of a smaller, more intimate setting to reach out to his political adversaries. 
 
By Jack Jenkins

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Appealing to a form of camaraderie increasingly rare on Capitol Hill...

Senior has eyes set on the skies with USAF Academy appointment

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Senior has eyes set on the skies with USAF Academy appointment

By Brett Campbell

Brookhaven High senior Grayson Childress was recently awarded an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and he is excited about it.

Childress, who turns 18 this month, said he has...