Passage Would Signal Strong Support for Fleet Buildup, ReadinessThe defense authorization act is one of the most consequential bills that Congress considers each year. The bill sets forth a...
Wicker Introduces Bill to Expand Junior ROTC Units
More Students in Rural, Low-Income Areas Would Benefit From Leadership ProgramWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced S. 2867, the “JROTC Opportunities through...
Wicker Shares Mississippi Efforts to Develop Tech Workforce, Close Broadband Gaps
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, yesterday chaired a hearing to consider the...
Wicker Highlights Mississippi State University’s Leadership in Drone Research
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today participated in a hearing on the future of unmanned aircraft...
Wicker Challenges FCC Assessment of Cell Service in Mississippi
Real-Life Stories Paint Different Picture Than Coverage Shown on Agency MapEarlier this month, I sent out a survey asking Mississippians to tell me about their experiences with mobile...
Wicker, Warner, Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Economic Opportunity in Appalachia
Public-private partnerships will nearly double the federal investment in Appalachia; improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobsWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Roger...
Wicker Says a Strong Rural America Is Key to Country’s Success
Miss. Senator Praises Trump’s Commitment to Closing Digital DivideWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today commended President Trump’s plan to strengthen rural America by boosting...
Wicker Chairs Hearing on Artificial Intelligence
Congress Explores Future of Machine LearningWhat exactly is artificial intelligence, and what does it mean for how we live and work? That was the topic of discussion at a recent hearing I...
Wicker Commemorates Mississippi’s Bicentennial
D.C. Office Showcases Mississippi-Themed Ornaments Made by Gulfport StudentsA few weeks ago, my wife, Gayle, had an idea about how we should decorate the Christmas tree in my Senate office. ...
Wicker, Cochran Encourage Miss. Students to Apply for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Oct. 13 Application Deadline for Program Offering $10,000 Scholarships & Trip to WashingtonWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., today encouraged Mississippi...