Educators Recognize Demand for Coding and Computer Science SkillsMississippi may be more than 2,000 miles from Silicon Valley, but future software developers are honing their skills in the Magnolia...
Wicker Talks Health Care, Economic Growth During Visits With Mississippians Across State
Local Events Include Dedication of New Veterans CemeteryDuring the month of August, when Congress adjourns for its state work period, you can find me traveling across Mississippi. This August...
Wicker Says Mississippi Will Help Write the Next Chapter of Drone Technology
New DHS Partnership Solidifies State’s Work With Unmanned SystemsMississippi’s leadership in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is reaching new heights, thanks to a recent partnership with the...
Wicker Works to Prevent Child Deaths in Overheated Cars
Public Awareness Campaign, New Legislation Draw Attention to Nationwide IssueThe arrival of National Heatstroke Awareness Day on July 31 came on the heels of some particularly heart-wrenching...
Wicker Supports Bills Benefiting Mississippi’s Sportsmen
Major Bill for Wildlife Recreation and Conservation Earns Committee ApprovalMississippi’s hunting season is just weeks away, and the Senate is moving closer to achieving a big win for our sportsmen...
Wicker Stresses Rural Broadband Expansion for Public Safety
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...