WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after Toyota announced it would delay production at its plant in Blue Springs:“This is an unfortunate reminder that...
Wicker Reacts to Auto Bailout Defeat
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., who was against the bailout for the Big Three automakers, reacted to the legislation dying in the Senate last night: “I opposed this bill because I...
Wicker to Oppose $25 Billion Auto Bailout
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today made the following statement regarding the $25 billion bailout package for U.S. automakers scheduled for Senate consideration this week:“I opposed...
Wicker Applauds Veterans Travel Reimbursement Increase
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today applauded the decision by the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs to increase the reimbursement rate for disabled veterans traveling to VA facilities...
Sens. Cochran and Wicker Urge Lauderdale County Residents to Attend “Flood Risk Open House”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today urged residents in Lauderdale County to attend the upcoming meeting to find out more about floodplain management and potential changes to...
Wicker Says IRS Owes $2.8 Million to Mississippi Taxpayers
Senator Urges Taxpayers to Provide Correct Mailing Addresses to Claim Refund and Economic Stimulus ChecksTUPELO – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today urged Mississippi taxpayers who haven’t...
Wicker, Cochran Announce $7.3 Million Federal Loan for Coast Electric Power Association
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced Coast Electric Power Association has received a $7,324,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural...
Sens. Wicker, Cochran Announce $161,822 Grant for Magee Hospital
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has approved a $161,822 grant to Magee Hospital to provide equipment for a new emergency...
Sens. Wicker, Cochran Announce $200,000 Grant for Monroe Country
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has approved a grant totaling $200,000 for Monroe County. The funds will be used...
Sens. Wicker, Cochran Announce $225,000 for Northeast Mississippi Health Care, Inc.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has approved a $225,000 grant to Northeast Mississippi Health Care, Inc. for the construction...