WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement on the passing of former Mississippi Lt. Governor Brad Dye:“Brad Dye is one of the finest public servants I have...
Wicker Announces $232,000 to Upgrade Community Facilities, Vehicles
Miss. Senator Details USDA Grants to Support Local ServicesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced the award of $232,000 to upgrade local facilities and help purchase new...
Wicker Praises Farm Bill’s Support for American Agriculture
In the late 1970s, radio broadcaster Paul Harvey delivered what would become a famous speech about farmers. He began by saying, “And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and...
Wicker Votes for Five-Year Farm Bill
Legislation Includes Miss. Senator’s Measure on Precision AgricultureWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted for the “Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018,” H.R. 2, also known as...
Wicker Introduces Bill to Advance American Aquaculture
Legislation Would Streamline Permitting Process and Fund Research and DevelopmentWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced the “Advancing the Quality and Understanding of...
Wicker Welcomes Open Debate and Amendments on Funding Bills
Senate Moves Appropriations Process Forward After Years of ObstructionAnnual appropriations bills allow the legislative branch to exercise an important responsibility. In addition to allocating...
Wicker Votes to Fund Energy, Water, Veterans, Military Construction Programs
Passage of Three Appropriations Bills Signals Return to Regular OrderU.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted for H.R. 5895, the “Minibus Appropriations Act.” The legislation includes...
Trump Nominates Mark B. Shepherd To Be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi
Senators Will Promote Confirmation Process for Retired Pike County SheriffWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said they will push for the...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Announce $3.52 Million Grant for Mississippi Coast Coliseum
RESTORE Act Funds Will Support Planning & Construction Costs for Site ImprovementsWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Congressman Steven Palazzo,...
Wicker Cosponsors ‘Protect Kids and Parents Act’
Legislation Would Keep Children of Illegal Immigrants With Their ParentsWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has cosponsored the “Protect Kids and Parents Act.” The legislation,...