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.
Lawmakers seek to expand student access to food
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Lawmakers seek to expand student access to food
By Steven Gagliano
A bipartisan bill in D.C. could help increase access to food for students during the summer months.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act of 2019, which give...
Alcorn State University awarded $1.2 million from National Science Foundation grant
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Alcorn State University awarded $1.2 million from National Science Foundation grant
By Josh Carter
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith along with Congressman Bennie Thompson announced Tuesday that Alcorn State University will be awarded $1,199,998...
Former Senator Thad Cochran passes away at age 81
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Former Senator Thad Cochran passes away at age 81
By Steven Gagliano
According to a spokesman, U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, who represented Mississippi in Congress for more than 45 years, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning in Oxford.
Cochran, a Navy veteran who...