Weekly Report

Senator Works to Make Telehealth Access PermanentLess than 20 percent of the nation lives in rural areas, but over half of Mississippi’s population does. Most doctors, clinics, and hospitals are in...

Senate Oversight Compelling DOD to Follow the LawThe Founding Fathers gave Congress the job of writing and passing bills. They also tasked it with holding the president accountable to enforcing...

Investing in Waterways Increases Commerce and SafetyFor hundreds of years, water has been central to Mississippi’s trade and tourism. We have worked hard to extract the economic development...

Entire State Will BenefitWork is underway on a record-breaking project in Mississippi. The development, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center, is the largest private investment in the history of...

Law Invests in Mississippi’s Air Travel Experience, Workforce, and ResearchAir travel is getting an upgrade in Mississippi. This month, Congress passed an aviation bill that I helped negotiate. The...

The Future Is Bright For Mississippi’s Young PeopleAs the school year is winding down, college campuses have hit headlines nationwide. Normally, this season brings us stories of proud families...

Simple Steps Can Keep Children Safe This SummerAs the school year wraps up, Mississippi families look forward to lots of playtime under the summer sun. Unfortunately, the increasing heat also raises...

National Security Legislation is a Win for Mississippi and AmericaLast week, I voted yes on Congress’ national security bill. The legislation, which has now become law, shows that a huge bipartisan...

Standing with Allies Protects AmericaThis month, the world watched in awe as Israel sustained – and thwarted – one of the largest drone and ballistic missile strikes in world history. Iran had...

STEM Programs Prepare Cadets for 21st Century Citizenship and JobsIn a sign of Mississippi’s growing technology leadership, Batesville recently hosted the 2024 National All-Service Junior ROTC...