Mississippi’s Strength Shines on 20th AnniversaryThis month marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a tragedy Mississippians will always remember for its devastation and for our state’s...
Wicker Rides Inaugural Mardi Gras Service
Gulf Coast Passenger Rail ReturnsClick here for photos. Today, just after sunrise on Saturday, August 16th, I set off on the inaugural ride of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line. The experience was...
Wicker Connecting Mississippians to Broadband
Wicker Staffer Confirmed for FCCMississippi recently hosted Commissioner Olivia Trusty, the newest member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC is the federal government agency...
Wicker: Mississippi Powers Space Exploration
New Legislation Bolsters Stennis Space CenterAmerican space exploration used to be powered solely by the federal government, but private industry is pioneering many of today’s breakthroughs....
Wicker Introduces Congress’ Annual Defense Bill
Mississippi Integral to National SecurityThis month, the Senate Armed Services Committee introduced Congress' annual national defense bill. An updated National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA,...
Wicker Securing American Energy Resources
Energy Independence is Good for Business and SecurityAmericans are more prosperous and secure when the United States can produce its own energy. Our livelihoods depend on energy resources. Without...
Wicker Celebrates Return of Gulf Coast Rail
Passenger Rail Returns, Two Decades After KatrinaAt last, passenger rail is returning to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina shuttered the line that carried tourists and travelers...
Wicker: America’s Allies Are Stepping Up
Free World Increasing Defense InvestmentsThe U.S. military is not sufficiently equipped to face the growing threats from our adversaries. In Congress, I am fighting to change that. On July 1st, I...
Wicker Celebrates Military Recruitment Successes
Honoring Public Servants on Independence DayAs Americans celebrate Independence Day, we remember the men and women who step up to serve our country. I think first of the patriots at the Second...
Wicker Making Tax Cuts Permanent
Tax Bill Boosts American Commerce and InnovationRepublicans are set to fulfill a promise we made to the American people: permanently extending the 2017 tax cuts we established under the first Trump...