Low Unemployment, Higher Wages Mark Summer MonthsOptimism about our nation’s economic strength is unmistakable. The monthly jobs update from the Department of Labor is exceeding expectations,...
Wicker Defends Judge Kavanaugh’s Qualifications Against Democratic Obstruction
Disruptions at Senate Hearing Distract From Judge’s Exceptional CredentialsOver the past week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held its confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President...
Wicker Touts State’s Progress in Disaster Preparedness
Mississippians Can Count on Better Communication Networks, Infrastructure, and InformationWe are well into the current hurricane season, but preparing for the next big storm occurs year-round. ...
Wicker Says Senate Is Getting the Job Done on Funding Bills
Lawmakers Have Overcome Past Roadblocks in Exercising ‘Power of the Purse’The Senate has largely done its part to meet a major deadline, which is only a month away. September marks the end of...
Wicker Traces Success Story of ‘JROTC Act’
Legislation Earns Widespread Support in CongressSometimes a conversation at church can spark an idea for a law. That happened in early May, when my longtime friend Leland Speed told me about...
Wicker Highlights New Designations, Investments in Mississippi
Events Across the State Seek to Preserve the Past and Prepare for the FutureIn June, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the Senate would not take its usual state work period in August. ...
Wicker Calls for Flood Insurance Reforms
Better Assessment of Losses, Updated Maps Are Critical to Program’s Long-Term SuccessCongress has passed a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), giving lawmakers more...
Wicker Opposes Democrat Proposal to Eliminate ICE
Agency Plays a Critical Role in Protecting Americans From Terrorism, Organized CrimeWhat would happen without U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement? Some Democrats in Congress are willing...
Wicker Reaffirms the Importance of NATO’s Shared Defense
At Brussels Summit, President Calls on Allies to Meet Spending CommitmentsPresident Trump delivered a tough but necessary message at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Brussels this...
Wicker Underscores the Importance of Conservative Voices on the Supreme Court
Now that President Trump has appointed Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, the Senate can begin its work on his confirmation. This process will include a hearing and vote by the...