WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement regarding the recent allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh:“Senate Democrats have demonstrated that they are...
Wicker Supports New Effort to Fight Opioid Abuse
Legislation Would Target Shipping of Illegal Drugs, Promote Telemedicine and ResearchThe current opioid epidemic has become one of our nation’s leading killers, demanding an aggressive and...
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million to Support Infrastructure Needs in Mississippi
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to Corinth, Mississippi, to make...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Announce $10.2 Million Grant for Columbia-Marion County Airport Runway Extension
Airport Improvements to Anchor Planned Economic DevelopmentWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Congressman Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., today announced a...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Harper Announce $3.47M for Lawrence County Rural Water Project
Miss. Lawmakers Welcome USDA Rural Development Award to Improve Crooked Creek Water SystemWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss. and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Congressman Gregg...
Wicker Urges Action on Illegal Fishing
Miss. Senator Leads Effort to Improve Maritime Security, Protect FishermenWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today attended a hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere,...
Wicker Votes For Final Defense, Health, Education Funding Bills
Bills Would Give Our Troops Pay Raises, Support Mississippi PrioritiesWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted for H.R. 6157, which includes two appropriations bills funding the...
Wicker Encouraged by Latest Job Numbers
Low Unemployment, Higher Wages Mark Summer MonthsOptimism about our nation’s economic strength is unmistakable. The monthly jobs update from the Department of Labor is exceeding expectations,...
Wicker Votes to Expand Efforts to Prevent and Treat Opioid Abuse
Bipartisan Legislation Represents Multifaceted Approach to Address Nation’s Addiction CrisisWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted for H.R. 6, the “Opioid Crisis Response Act...
Wicker Praises EPA Action on Grenada Superfund Site
Agency Adds Former Chrome Plating Facility in Grenada to National Priorities List to Clean Up ContaminationWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today recognized the Environmental...