The Trucker
FMCSA reports low numbers for truck driver apprenticeship program
By John Worthen
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program received just 113 application from motor carriers as of February.
That’s well below the...
Inside Higher Ed
Senate Republicans Press Cardona to Act Promptly to Combat Antisemitism
The lawmakers want the Education Department to take more forceful action, including withdrawing federal funds from institutions that aren’t addressing antisemitism on their campuses.
By Katherine Knott
Educa...
Mississippi Department of Transportation
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joins The Extra Mile Podcast
MDOT was pleased to welcome U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as a guest on the latest episode of the agency’s podcast, The Extra Mile.
Updated Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:37 AM
JACKSON, MISS. – The...
Vicksburg Post
Editorial: MCITy grand opening highlights what can be accomplished through teamwork
The Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology offers valuable lessons on intergovernmental and private sector alignment for transformational economic development.
If you watch the national news...
Northside Sun
Coming Soon: Funds Earmarked For Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Museums
By Nell Luter Floyd
Thanks to recently appropriated federal dollars, plans for a one-of-a-kind, elevated pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly bridge across Lakeland Drive are moving ahead.
“Our goal is for this to...
Nebraska Ag Connection
D.C. Fly in Shows Producers What Farm Bureau is All About
Nebraska Ag Connection - 03/15/2024
Farm Bureau members were in Jackson, meeting face to face with their representatives and senators in the State Capitol.
This time, members sat down with United States Congressmen...
ABA Banking Journal
ABA backs legislation to spur new bank creation
NEWSBYTES
A proposed bill seeks to spur new bank creation by easing federal capital requirements during their first few years of existence. The Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act, S. 3937, would encourage...
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP FIGHT INFERTILITY
Proposes Putting Greater Focus on Using Existing Programs to Promote Restorative Reproductive Medicine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, will today introduce legislation to support genuine solutions to infertility and empower couples with autonomy over how they build their families.
The Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act would work...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS REPUBLICAN FRAMEWORK SHOULD PROPEL SENATE TO COMPLETE NEW FARM BILL
Commodities & Risk Management Ranking Member Says Plan Holds Key to Modernized Agriculture Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commended the unveiling of a Republican-led Farm Bill framework that she says should propel the Senate toward completing legislation that meets the modern challenges facing farmers, ranchers, and stakeholders across the country.
Hyde-Smith, ranking...
MISS. DELEGATION WELCOMES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVAL
Delegation Supported Gov. Reeves’ Request for Federal Aid Following Fatal April Storms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today welcomed President Biden’s approval of Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after severe storms...
