Senate Tout USDA Inspection Program Intended to Improve Consumer ProtectionWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today rose in defense of a long-awaited...
Wicker Applauds Mississippi’s Leadership in Aerospace Technology
Mississippi State University Selected for National Center of ExcellenceUnmanned aircraft systems are known by a lot of names – drones, robot planes, remotely piloted vehicles, and unmanned aerial...
Supreme Court Decision Could Trigger Obamacare Overhaul
In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court will issue a highly anticipated ruling on the case of King v. Burwell. The lawsuit alleges that the Obama Administration went beyond the law in...
Wicker Statement on Death of B.B. King
B.B. King’s legacy is at the heart of Mississippi’s rich musical tradition.WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement regarding the passing of B.B. King:“B.B....
Lawmakers Pledge Ongoing Support for FAA Center of Excellence for UAS
Senators, Congressmen, FAA Head Laud New Unmanned Aircraft System Research Consortium, Speak to Its Next Steps and GoalsWASHINGTON -- Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives today...
Wicker & Cochran Honor Fallen Mississippi Police Officers
Mississippi’s Fallen Officers Among the Honored at National Police Week 2015WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., today offered tributes as part of National...
Wicker, Cochran Call for Increased Gulf Offshore Energy Exploration
Miss. Senators Back Bill to Open New Oil Exploration Areas, Lift GOMESA CapsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today joined in introducing legislation...
Wicker to FCC: Update Rural Broadband Rules
Miss. Senator Says Current System Should Support Existing TechnologyWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the...
Wicker: Disappointing Economic Report Calls for Pro-Growth Action
Republicans’ Balanced Budget Creates More Opportunities for Americans, Reins in SpendingThe American economy has slowed to a near-standstill, according to the latest numbers from the Commerce...
Mississippi to Lead National Unmanned Aerial Systems Center of Excellence
Cochran, Wicker Praise Mississippi State University Selection by FAA, Culmination of Years of EffortWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today announced that Mississippi State...