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...
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...
County schools earn grant for school violence prevention
The Yazoo Herald
County schools earn grant for school violence prevention
By Jamie Patterson
The Yazoo County School District is among seven districts within the state included in a recent three million dollar grant for school violence prevention.
"We are absolutely elated to say the least,"...
Mississippi receives $4.5 million through COPS program
WJTV-TV Jackson
Mississippi receives $4.5 million through COPS program
By Jaylan Wright
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) reported Mississippi received $4.5 million through the Department of Justice Community Oriented...