Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state. The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.
Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.
State, local issues get spotlight at ICC
Daily Journal
State, local issues get spotlight at ICC
By Caleb Bedillion
FULTON • Jobs training and rural development were major themes as a trio of federal lawmakers evaluated the state of Mississippi and of the 1st Congressional District.
Sen. Roger Wicker, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and...
Grant to Help Support Workforce Training in Mississippi
WTVA-TV Tupelo
Grant to Help Support Workforce Training in Mississippi
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) made the announcement Tuesday.
By Zac Carlisle
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVA) - Almost $1 million will help ensure Mississippi increases its access to skilled workers for the state’s...
FEMA grant will help Harrison County schools make roofs stronger against storm winds
Sun Herald, Biloxi
FEMA grant will help Harrison County schools make roofs stronger against storm winds
By Robin Fitzgerald
Eight Harrison County schools in need of stronger roofs to withstand hurricane-force winds of up to 180 mph will benefit from a federal grant of nearly $7 million...