Senator Says Facility Would Create Hundreds of Quality Jobs in the StateNearly seven years ago, the terrorist attacks on America changed the way we look at security in our country. In the...
Wicker Says Workers’ Rights Attacked By Misguided Legislation
So-Called “Employee Free Choice Act” Would Strip the Right to Secret Ballot Union ElectionsThe right to a secret ballot has always been a cornerstone of American democracy. Whether voting in a...
Wicker Says Education Is A Building Block For The Future
As New School Year Begins, Senator Emphasizes Importance of Educating State’s Young PeopleSchool bells are ringing across Mississippi, as many schools have begun the new school year and others are...
Wicker Says Olympics Demostrate Strength Of Human Spirit
Senator Says Games Represent Historic Opportunity for Three Mississippians, ChinaLast Friday, the world renewed a 112 year-old tradition when the Olympic flame was lit in Beijing, China. The...
Wicker American People Are Waiting For Gas Price Relief
Last week, the Senate and House voted to leave town for the month of August without permitting votes on measures to increase oil production here in America. This amounts to a failure by...
Wicker Says Breakthrough On Housing Bill Good For Mississippi
Broad Housing Assistance Measure Also Includes Important GO Zone ProvisionA breakthrough last week in negotiations on major housing assistance legislation should help provide stability to the...
Wicker Demands Action On Gas Price Legislation Before August
The Senate is scheduled to spend this week debating energy legislation, but it is uncertain whether votes will be allowed on measures to permit increased production of American energy. With...
Wicker Says Intelligence Law Improves America’s Safety
Last week, the Senate came together to approve legislation that protects our nation by providing our intelligence agencies the tools they need to monitor terrorist communications. This...
Wicker Continues Pressing For Common Sense Solutions At The Pump
Senator Joins in Introducing “Gas Price Reduction Act”With the average price for a gallon of gasoline remaining over $4.00 per gallon, Americans continue feeling the effects of record-high prices at...
Wicker Introduces Constitutional Amendment To Protect Marriage
Senator’s Proposal Would Define Marriage as a Union Between One Man and One WomanSince the beginning of man, marriage has been understood to be a union between two people of the opposite sex. ...