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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 STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MISSISSIPPI STATE’S MIKE LEACH

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MISSISSIPPI STATE’S MIKE LEACH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the death of Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach:

“Mike Leach’s passing and the outpouring of sorrow, love, and support for him and his family reflects just how beloved he was as Mississippi State’s head coach and among football fans all over the country.  We’ll miss his influential leadership...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES AGAINST DEMS’ SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BILL

HYDE-SMITH VOTES AGAINST DEMS’ SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BILL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted against a Democrat same-sex marriage bill, which she deemed as unnecessary and a threat to religious freedoms.

Hyde-Smith opposed the Respect for Marriage Act (HR.8404), which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and any rule or regulation that defines marriage as between a man and a woman.  The U.S. Supreme Court in 2015 deemed the Defense of Marriage Act...

Senator Hyde-Smith won’t “blue slip” Colom’s judicial nomination

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Senator Hyde-Smith won’t “blue slip” Colom’s judicial nomination

The District Attorney had been nominated by President Biden for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.

By Frank Corder

In October 2022, District Attorney Scott Colom was nominated for the...