Commissioning of USS Mississippi Highlights State’s Contributions to SeapowerMississippi has played a tremendous role in building and maintaining America’s unmatched seapower. Our skilled...
Wicker Remembers America’s Fallen Soldiers
Mississippians Helped Inspire National Observance of Memorial DayEach year on Memorial Day,Mississippians gather to remember the patriots who made the ultimate sacrificefor our country. The...
Wicker Calls on Senate Democrats to Address America’s Debt
Majority Party Has Ignored Budget Law Since 2009More than 1,100 days have passed since Senate Democrats last approved a budget for the federal government. The majority caucus continues to...
Wicker Pushes for Student Loan Rate Extension
What College Graduates Really Need Is a Full Economic RecoveryMany college students across Mississippi are celebrating their graduations this month and looking ahead to their professional...
War of 1812 Bicentennial Honors Unique Part of Mississippi History
Natchez Trace Played Important Role in Defending America’s FreedomThis year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 – a proud moment for our country and for Mississippi. Events planned...
Mississippians Resilient One Year After Severe Storms and Flooding
Ongoing Recovery Efforts, Storm Preparedness Mark Somber AnniversaryLast year, Mississippians again witnessed the devastation that severe storms and flooding can bring to our communities. As a...
Mississippi Part of Global Fight Against Malaria
Elimination of Widespread and Deadly Disease Will Help American Troops, TouristsFive years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) instituted World Malaria Day to bring attention to one of the...
Wicker Thanks Mississippi’s Volunteers
National Volunteer Week Honors Our Everyday HeroesMississippi has a proud legacy of community service and giving back to those in need. National Volunteer Week 2012, beginning on Sunday, April...
Wicker Encouraged by Senate Efforts to Spur Job Creation
JOBS Act, Highway Bill Are Positive StepsRecent bipartisan accomplishments are an encouraging sign that the Senate can work to help job creators. Of course, news headlines are quick to focus...
Wicker Criticizes President Obama’s ‘Flexibility’ Toward Russia
Comment Prompts Serious Concerns About Future of U.S. Foreign RelationsThere is reason to be disturbed and upset by the recent exchange between President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev...