HYDE-SMITH MOVES TO RESTORE MERIT-BASED HIRING IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

HYDE-SMITH MOVES TO RESTORE MERIT-BASED HIRING IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reestablishing merit-based hiring at all federal agencies is the goal of legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) to codify President Trump’s Executive Order to end discriminatory hiring practices in the federal government.

The Restore Merit to Government Service Act (S.591) was introduced by U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to ensure the best-qualified candidates are working...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK ATF TO ALIGN RULES WITH TRUMP SECOND AMENDMENT AGENDA

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK ATF TO ALIGN RULES WITH TRUMP SECOND AMENDMENT AGENDA

Thirty U.S. Senators Want Agency to Begin Rescinding Unconstitutional Biden Rules Immediately

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is among 30 Senators who today strongly encouraged the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to immediately begin rescinding unlawful Biden-era rules that infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans.

The letter, led by U...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘ONE FLAG FOR ALL ACT’

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘ONE FLAG FOR ALL ACT’

Bill Expands & Codifies Trump ‘One Flag Policy,’ Bars Flags Other than the U.S. Flag on Public Buildings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) late last week joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in introducing legislation that would prohibit any flag other than the American flag from being flown, draped, or displayed on federal buildings.

The One Flag for All Act (S.576) was written in response to former President...

HYDE-SMITH JOINS BILL TO CODIFY TRUMP ANTI-DEI EXECUTIVE ORDER

HYDE-SMITH JOINS BILL TO CODIFY TRUMP ANTI-DEI EXECUTIVE ORDER

Legislation Builds on Trump’s Efforts to Eliminate DEI Programs from Federal Agencies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she is an original cosponsor of Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt’s legislation to codify President Trump’s executive order to eliminate the illegal and immoral discrimination initiatives the Biden administration forced upon federal agencies under the guise of Diversity...

HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE AGRICULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE

HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE AGRICULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE

Hyde-Smith Subcommittee Assignments on Energy & Natural Resources Committee Also Set

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she has been named chairman of the Senate Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management and Trade in the 119th Congress.

This subcommittee of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee oversees commodity programs, derivatives and digital...

Long Beach breaks ground on Gateway Project

WXXV-TV Gulfport

Long Beach breaks ground on Gateway Project

By Jordyn Lassiter

The Long Beach Gateway Project, launched in 2018, was proposed to enhance the city’s appearance along Highway 90. Now, it’s finally a reality.

The project features new signage and upgraded landscaping, designed to...

JHLS making future plans

Northside Sun, Jackson

JHLS making future plans

By NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer

The Jackson Hinds Library System (JHLS) announced in March 2024 it had received a $3.7 million federal grant to go toward a new Eudora Welty Library in downtown Jackson.

The city of Jackson’s Planning and...

GOP Senators Introduce Bill Cutting ATF Red Tape on Background Checks

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GOP Senators Introduce Bill Cutting ATF Red Tape on Background Checks

AWR Hawkins

Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) were among the Republican lawmakers who introduced legislation Thursday to cut the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco...

Local veterans rally causes with Washington delegation

Oxford Eagle

Local veterans rally causes with Washington delegation

By Editor

Last Saturday I was traveling to Washington, D.C., and missed the DAV, VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League and many other veterans who raised the flag at The Roundabout. 

In Washington, the DAV Mid-Winter opening...

National Police Week

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Congressional Record (Senate - May 14, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, in commemoration of National Police Week, families from across the country are gathering in Washington to pay respect to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year.

M...

Honoring Robert McKeithen

HONORING ROBERT McKEITHEN

Congressional Record (Senate - May 09, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I respect the time-honored practice of this body which encourages new Members to listen and observe before speaking on the floor. There is value in humility--knowing when to talk and when to...

Disaster Relief

DISASTER RELIEF

Congressional Record (Senate - May 09, 2019)

Mr. President, I also rise to speak on behalf of thousands of Mississippians who have been affected by catastrophic flooding and other natural disasters this year. Their plight and the unmet 
commitment made to them long ago provide us...

Tribute to Lieutenant Commander Steven Davies

TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER STEVEN DAVIES

Congressional Record (Senate - April 09, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am pleased to commend LCDR Steven Davies for his dedication to duty and service as a U.S. Coast Guard congressional fellow on my staff. Steve was recently selected to...

Tribute to Woods Eastland

TRIBUTE TO WOODS EASTLAND

Congressional Record (Senate – March 23, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Woods Eastland of Indianola, MS, for his service and contributions while serving as the 83rd president of Delta Council.

Founded in 1935, Delta Council is a widely...