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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 JOINS TIM SCOTT’S BILL TO PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS, COMBAT INDOCTRINATION IN SCHOOLS

HYDE-SMITH JOINS TIM SCOTT’S BILL TO PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS, COMBAT INDOCTRINATION IN SCHOOLS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she is cosponsoring U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s legislation to protect parental rights and prevent school administrators from concealing information about students’ gender from their parents.

The Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their (PROTECT) Kids Act (S.200) would restrict federal funding for any elementary or...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR ‘JOBS ACT’ TO MAKE PELL GRANTS ELIGIBLE FOR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR ‘JOBS ACT’ TO MAKE PELL GRANTS ELIGIBLE FOR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday cosponsored bipartisan legislation to help more Americans secure better-paying jobs by allowing students to use federal Pell Grants to afford high-quality, shorter-term job training programs.

The Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act (S.161) would expand Pell Grant eligibility in...

HYDE-SMITH PAYS TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE HEAD FOOTBALL COACH MIKE LEACH

HYDE-SMITH PAYS TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE HEAD FOOTBALL COACH MIKE LEACH

Miss. Senator Delivers Remarks on Senate Floor Prior to Leach Memorial Service

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VIDEO:  In Floor Speech, Senator Hyde-Smith Pays Tribute to Coach Mike Leach.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today delivered a Senate floor speech in tribute of Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach, who passed away on Dec. 12.

Hyde-Smith paid tribute to Leach on the same day that...

Congressional Republicans Unveil Labor Bill

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Congressional Republicans Unveil Labor Bill

Legislation Aims to Counter Democrats' Proposed PRO Act

By Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

A comprehensive update to labor laws aimed at improving the national workforce landscape was recently proposed by congressional Republicans.

Th...

2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount

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2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount

By Mark H. Stowers

The Mississippi Delta Community College Sports Hall of Fame tabbed former Trojan lineman from the 1972 and 1973 State Championship team, Jay Blount as a member of the 2023 class. But his...

Commentary: Addressing Rural America’s Veterinarian Shortage

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Commentary: Addressing Rural America’s Veterinarian Shortage

Beyond making farm calls for “routine” emergencies, large animal veterinarians are often the first line of defense in keeping a nation’s food supply safe.

By Anna Thompson Hajdik

Every year, our family makes a southern...