American Had Been Unjustly Detained in Turkey for Two YearsPrayers were answered on October 12 when American pastor Andrew Brunson was released by the Turkish government. For two years, the...
Wicker Highlights Wins for America’s Airports, Water Infrastructure
Confirmation of New Supreme Court Justice Coincides With Major Legislative AccomplishmentsThe confirmation of a Supreme Court justice deserves national attention. These lifetime appointments...
Wicker Welcomes Progress on Trade With Canada and Mexico
Trump Administration Secures Deal to Replace NAFTABesides being our North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico are two of the largest international markets for products made in Mississippi. ...
Wicker Bill Would Strengthen the Fight Against Illegal Fishing
Under ‘Maritime SAFE Act,’ Multiple Government Agencies Would Contribute to Unified EffortThe term “lancha” has become well-known among Americans who are fighting against illegal, unreported, and...
Wicker Supports New Effort to Fight Opioid Abuse
Legislation Would Target Shipping of Illegal Drugs, Promote Telemedicine and ResearchThe current opioid epidemic has become one of our nation’s leading killers, demanding an aggressive and...
Wicker Encouraged by Latest Job Numbers
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...