WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, both R-Miss., today went to the Senate floor to urge their colleagues to pass legislation that increases domestic energy production in response...
Cochran, Wicker Announce $3.1 Million for Biloxi, Gulfport
WASHINGTON – Federal funding totaling $3,111,326 has been awarded to the cities of Biloxi and Gulfport, U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announced today. The grants, administered by...
Wicker Invites Air Force Leadership to Key Field in Meridian
Senator Stresses Importance of Securing Bridge MissionWASHINGTON – During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., continued his efforts to secure a bridge...
Wicker, Cochran Announce $564,454 for Natchez Youth Program
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded a $564,454 grant to the City of Natchez for a program that trains disadvantaged young people to build homes for the needy, U.S. Sens....
Wicker Demands Action On Gas Price Legislation Before August
The Senate is scheduled to spend this week debating energy legislation, but it is uncertain whether votes will be allowed on measures to permit increased production of American energy. With...
Cochran, Wicker Announce Funding For Mississippi Agriculture
WASHINGTON – Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announced the approval of $68 million in funding to be awarded to agriculture-related programs in Mississippi. The funding was agreed to today by...
Wicker Announces $37 Million for Mississippi Military Installations
WASHINGTON – The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs spending bill, legislation that includes $37 million for Mississippi’s military bases,...
Senator Wicker Launches New Website
Says New Website Makes it Easier to Communicate with ConstituentsWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker R-Miss., today announced the launch of his new Senatorial website, located at...
Wicker: Senate Shouldn’t Adjourn in August Until Acting on Comprehensive Energy Legislation
Senator Asks Senate Leaders to Keep Senate in Session Until Passing Legislation that Responds to Record-High Gas PricesWASHINGTON – In a letter sent today to Senate leaders, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker,...
Cochran, Wicker Announce Extension Of Public Housing Funds For South Mississippi
WASHINGTON – The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a bill containing language that would preserve up to $35.8 million in emergency funding for Mississippi’s public housing authorities,...