WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement on the passing of civil rights leader Charles Evers:“Charles Evers was an absolute classic. His rich and...
Wicker Advances Relief for Restaurants Under Economic Stress
Local Establishments Need Aid to Survive COVID-19 CrisisWhen the coronavirus came to America, restaurants were the first and hardest-hit businesses affected by health restrictions. Government...
Wicker Statement on Congressman John Lewis
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis, D-Ga:“Congressman John Lewis was a leader who challenged the status...
Wicker Leads Effort to End Child Deaths in Hot Cars
Summer Months Pose Unique Risk to Young ChildrenEach summer, dozens of American families suffer the heartbreaking loss of a child from heatstroke in hot cars. Last year, more than 50 U.S. children...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo, Kelly, Guest Strongly Oppose Effort to Rename Stennis Space Center
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Representatives Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., and Michael Guest, R-Miss., today issued the...
Wicker, Bennet Introduce American Infrastructure Bonds Act
Senators Propose New Class of Financing for Local ProjectsWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., today announced the introduction of the “American...
Wicker Works to Rebuild and Modernize the Military
Mississippi Plays Key Role in Building a 21st-Century ForceThis summer, the Senate will move to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for the 60th year in a row. This annual legislation...
What They Are Saying: LOCAL Infrastructure Act
Legislation to Restore Advance Refunding for Municipal Bonds Has Earned Widespread SupportWASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Praise Award of $15.57 Million for Improvements to Local Airports
Annual Grants Include Additional Aid for Coronavirus ReliefWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., today marked the award of $15,567,034 in grants to make...
Wicker, Stabenow, Colleagues Introduce LOCAL Infrastructure Act
Legislation Would Restore Advance Refunding for Local GovernmentsWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Michael Bennet, D-Colo.,...