Hearing on National Network Features Mississippi’s Advancements in Disaster ResponseWhen a major emergency occurs, first responders such as police officers and firefighters must be able to...
Wicker Calls for End to Democrats’ Slow-Walking of Trump Nominees
Wicker Calls for End to Democrats’ Slow-Walking of Trump NomineesI welcome the recent announcement that the Senate will remain in session during the August weeks traditionally dedicated to state...
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 Launches ‘SHIPS Act’
Larger Navy Critical to Protecting National SecurityThe Navy’s new requirement for a 355-ship battle fleet has earned the attention of Congress. As chairmen of the congressional subcommittees...
Wicker Welcomes New Agriculture Secretary to Mississippi
Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue Addresses Delta CouncilSonny Perdue was sworn in as the 31st Secretary of Agriculture less than two months ago, but he has already made a trip to Mississippi,...
Wicker Praises Senate Action on VA Reform
Bill Would Empower VA Secretary to Implement Greater AccountabilityThe first week in June marked the anniversaries of two significant World War II events: D-Day and the Battle of Midway. It...
Wicker Agrees With Trump on Withdrawing From Paris Climate Deal
Accord Would Have Cost Jobs With Little Effect on Global TemperaturesPresident Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement might have come with some suspense, but it should have...
Wicker Highlights Drug Courts in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction
Graduates Get a Second Chance to Live a Productive LifeGraduations are a familiar part of May, with thousands of students across our state finishing their high school and college careers to...
Wicker Reaffirms the Importance of America’s Mariners
Senate Commerce Committee Votes to Reauthorize Coast GuardAlexander Hamilton wrote in 1787, “A few armed vessels, judiciously stationed at the entrances of our ports, might at small expense be made...