Earlier this month, because of legislation I authored last year, the U.S. Mint unveiled the design of four new presidential $1 coins with the words “In God We Trust” returned to prominent display on...
Sens. Cochran and Wicker Urge Forrest and Lamar County Residents to Attend “Flood Risk Open House”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today urged residents in Forrest and Lamar counties to attend upcoming meetings to find out more about floodplain management and potential...
American Energy Freedom Day Moves Us Closer To Energy Indepence
You probably didn’t realize it or may not have heard anything about it, but we celebrated American Energy Freedom Day on October 1. On that day, the congressional ban on oil shale exploration...
Following Successful Wicker Effort, U.S. Mint Unveils New $1 Coin with “In God We Trust” Prominently Displayed
Senator’s Legislation Moved Phrase from Obscured View on Coin’s RimWASHINGTON – The U.S. Mint today unveiled the design of four new presidential $1 coins with the words “In God We Trust” returned to...
Financial Bailout Wrong Way To Protect Middle Class
Last week, I voted against a massive $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill. While Sen. Thad Cochran and I voted against the measure, the bailout bill still passed the Senate by a vote of...
Sens. Wicker and Cochran Announce $100,000 Grant for Summit
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced that Summit has been selected to receive a $100,000 grant to construct a new police station. The current station currently...
Sens. Wicker and Cochran Announce $100,000 Grant for the City of Ruleville
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced that the City of Ruleville has been selected to receive a $100,000 grant to construct a new fire station. “The Ruleville Fire...
Sens. Wicker and Cochran Announce $24,000 Grant for Magnolia Police Department
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced that Magnolia has been selected to receive a $24,000 grant to help purchase a new police car through the U.S. Department of...
Sens. Wicker and Cochran Announce $24,000 Grant for the City of Fayette
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced that Fayette has been selected to receive a $24,000 grant to help purchase two new police cars and a tractor through the U.S....
Sens. Wicker and Cochran Announce $8,670 Grant for Mt. Olive Police Department
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced that Mt. Olive has been selected to receive an $8,670 grant to help purchase a new police car through the U.S. Department of...