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 BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE
HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation intended to increase, improve, and sustain the palliative and hospice care workforce in order to meet growing demand for this care.
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), a bipartisan measure that would enhance care for Americans with life-threatening...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding her decision to vote against the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court:
“I cannot in good conscience support the confirmation of Judge Jackson.
“I take seriously my responsibility to weigh the merits of each Supreme...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $1.2 MILLION GRANT TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING IN MISS.
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $1.2 MILLION GRANT TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING IN MISS.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced a $1.2 million Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) grant for a Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) program to improve the competitiveness of the state’s manufacturing sector.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) grant, totaling $1,218,682, will support ongoing work by the MEP Center for Mississippi, a MMA-led...
Rural veterinary shortages create risks for U.S. food system, report says
Morning Ag Clips
Rural veterinary shortages create risks for U.S. food system, report says
More than 500 counties across the U.S. have shortages of food animal veterinarians, according to the report
By Farm Journal Foundation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is facing an alarming shortfall of...
'He saw something in me when no one else did': World reacts to death of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
'He saw something in me when no one else did': World reacts to death of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach
By Michael Katz
Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach, 61, died Monday night following complications from a medical issue he suffered...
Delta State Awarded $2 Mil to Develop Ag Aviation Program in MS
Ag Air Update
Delta State Awarded $2 Mil to Develop Ag Aviation Program in MS
By Graham Lavender
CLEVELAND, Miss.— Delta State University’s Department of Commercial Aviation was recently appropriated $2 million by the United States Senate to implement an Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career...