Grant Funding Will Support Restoring Rail Service on Grenada Railroad Track, Bridge Repair, Other UpgradesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., today announced...
Wicker, Cochran Announce $5.17 Million Grant For Jackson-Evers Airport
Funding Will Support Completion of Taxiway Upgrades, New LightingWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., today announced a $5.17 million federal grant for...
Wicker Examines Progress of FirstNet Deployment
Miss. Senator Says Network Needs to Provide Secure, Reliable Coverage in Rural AreasWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications,...
Wicker Statement on Final Report to Restore Passenger Rail Service to Gulf Coast
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement regarding a report submitted to Congress by the Gulf Coast Passenger Rail Working Group, which was formed to...
Wicker Underscores America’s Energy Potential
U.S. Could Be Net Exporter Within a DecadeTemperatures are high, but gas prices are low, reaching their lowest mark in a decade during the Fourth of July holiday. That is good news for...
Wicker Supports Bill to Improve Air Travel, Rural Airports
Senate Commerce Committee Passes FAA ReauthorizationA record number of Americans – more than 44 million – are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday this year. AAA predicts that,...
Wicker Votes for FAA Reauthorization Bill in Commerce Committee
Legislation Includes Wicker Amendments to Curb Unreasonable Airline Cancellation Fees and to Study Unmanned Aerial Systems SafetyWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the...
Wicker Focuses on Rural Airports in Hearing About Privatizing Air Traffic Control
Miss. Senator Asks Secretary Chao for Reassurances That Proposal Won’t Lead to Higher Fares or Fees in Rural AreasWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate...
Miss. Congressional Delegation Announces $7.54 Million For Airport Improvements
FAA Approves 42 Grants to Improve Safety, Operations at Local Mississippi AirportsWASHINGTON – Members of the Mississippi congressional delegation today announced 42 grants worth more than $7.54...
Funding Bill Will Advance Trump Agenda
Redirecting Obama-Era Spending PrioritiesCongress has passed legislation to fund the government through September. This is a major achievement for President Trump, and I support his...