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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.


HYDE-SMITH VOTES AGAINST THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

HYDE-SMITH VOTES AGAINST THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

Miss. Senator Introduced Resolution Refuting Legitimacy of Democrat Plan to Revived Failed Constitutional Amendment 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted against a Democratic-sponsored resolution to declare the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ratified as part of the U.S. Constitution.

Hyde-Smith reiterated the fact that Congress lacks the authority to add the ERA to the Constitution by removing the ratification...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS TIM SCOTT’S BILL TO PROTECT WORKERS, SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

HYDE-SMITH BACKS TIM SCOTT’S BILL TO PROTECT WORKERS, SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Landmark ‘Employee Rights Act’ Would Update Nation’s Labor Policies for the 21st Century

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday threw her support behind legislation to modernize the U.S. labor policies for the 21 century and away from policies that favor big labor over the interests of employees.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Employee Rights Act of 2023 (S.1201)...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CHALLENGE BIDEN’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL ATTACK AGAINST RELIGIOUS STUDENT GROUPS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CHALLENGE BIDEN’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL ATTACK AGAINST RELIGIOUS STUDENT GROUPS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation to ensure religious student organizations do not face discrimination on college campuses.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Equal Campus Access Act of 2023 (S.985), which was introduced this week by U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.).

“Colleges and universities should not be in the...

Rep. Ezell visits leaders on the Coast

WXXV-TV Gulfport

Rep. Ezell visits leaders on the Coast

By Brooke Parker

Congressman Mike Ezell is on the Coast this week meeting with city leaders and enjoying the Fourth of July holiday.

Ezell visited WXXV and talked to us about coastal bills and national policies.

Even while home for a...