High-speed internet access is increasing in Bolivar County, bringing greater connectivity to hundreds of residents, as well as local businesses and agricultural facilities. This week, I joined state...
Mississippi’s Water Infrastructure Priorities Advance in Biennial Congressional Legislation
Bill directs over $142 million to Mississippi for water infrastructure improvementsWASHINGTON – Members of Congress have been negotiating biennial legislation, the Water Resources Development Act...
Senator Wicker Statement on Vietnam Denied U.S. Market Status
The denial makes sure there is a level playing fieldTUPELO –The U.S. Commerce Department has announced that Vietnam will remain classified as a “non-market economy” despite their efforts to be...
Two of Senator Wicker’s Bills Advance to the U.S. Senate Floor
Both cut red tape and streamline federal government policiesWASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has agreed to advance two pieces of legislation, sponsored by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker,...
Senator Wicker Announces Another Batch of Airport Grant Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after 17 airports received $5,392,774 million in total to upgrade their hangars, perimeter fencing...
Senator Wicker Statement on Prisoner Exchange
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement: “I am encouraged by this news. It is great to see Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, and Alsu Kurmasheva, as well as my...
Senator Wicker: Schumer’s NDAA Delay Emboldens Adversaries During Perilous Moment
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), again pressed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. to...
Senators Wicker, Manchin Lead Resolution to Recognize Gold Star Children
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., have introduced a resolution designating August 1, 2024, as Gold Star Children’s Day to recognize the sacrifices of the...
Senator Wicker in Armed Services Hearing: Defense Strategy Report Reaffirms Immediate Need for Increased Defense Investment
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, led his colleagues in a hearing examining a report from a group of...
Senator Wicker Celebrates Over $8 Million for Airports Across Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after 18 airports received over $8 million in total to upgrade their runways, taxiways, and lighting, and...