Lawmakers Call on Federal Gov’t to Send Aid in Wake of Storms, FloodsWASHINGTON – Mississippi’s congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Obama endorsing a federal disaster...
Wicker Thanks Mississippi’s Farmers
National Agriculture Week Puts Spotlight on Industry’s Far-Reaching ImpactIf the growing impact of agriculture were ever in doubt, consider this: The number of people who benefit from the work of...
Wicker Bill Would Strengthen Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Miss. Senator Works to Expand, Unify Efforts to Protect and Restore Gulf EcosystemWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced the “Gulf States Protection and Restoration...
Wicker Calls for Repeal of Renewable Fuel Standard
Amendment to Energy Bill Would End Mandate by 2022America’s energy landscape has changed dramatically since the creation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) a decade ago. What began as a federal...
Wicker Praises SCOTUS Order to Stop Costly EPA Rule
Harmful, Unattainable Executive Overreach Halted Until Legal Challenges ResolvedWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee,...
Wicker: Senate Sets Sights on Comprehensive Energy Bill
Bill Would Promote Efficiency, Accountability, and ‘All-of-the-Above’ Energy ApproachThe future of U.S. energy has reached the forefront of the Senate’s legislative agenda. The time is ripe for a...
Wicker: $300,000 ARC Grant Awarded to Winona
Montgomery County Obtains Project Funding for Upgrades to Wastewater SystemWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced that the city of Winona, located in Montgomery County,...
Wicker: Major Challenges Loom as President Delivers Last State of the Union Address
National Security, Americans’ Economic Well-Being Deserve Attention in SpeechPresident Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address on January 12. The event, which fulfills the...
Wicker: Americans’ Priorities Rise to the Top of Senate Agenda
2015 Included Major Victories for Education Reform, Highway UpgradesThe Senate is up and running again under Republican leadership. Over the past year, more than 80 bipartisan bills have been passed...
Wicker: Mississippi Priorities Funded by Spending Bill
Measure Includes Critical Tax Relief, Cybersecurity ProvisionsWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted in favor of a comprehensive bill to fund the federal government for the...