WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 20, 2025: * * * ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Releases State-Specific Data on Economic Impact of Republicans' "Big, Beautiful Betrayal" on Republican-Led States WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a report that outlines the econo  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL MANDATING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OPERATORS * English Comprehension Requirement for CMV Drivers Intended to Enhance Roadway Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in introducing legislation requiring those applying to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 21 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU launches applied neuroscience minor this fall STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State's newly launched applied neuroscience minor offers students across multiple disciplines a unique opportunity to explore the growing intersection of neuroscience, technology and healthcare. Approved this spring by the University Committee on Courses and Curricula, the new minor is available for students beginni  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Domestic Terrorism in Minnesota Today (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on on the deadly targeted shootings in Minnesota today: "I am horrified by the deadly shootings in Minnesota today - they a  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Kristi Noem's New Policy to Block Oversight of ICE (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's new policy to block oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * Small Businesses Ask Court to Protect the Rights of Property Owners Fisher v. Ocean Springs concerns blight designations and the rights of property owners * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2025) - NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Cynthia Fisher, et al. v. City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The case considers whether Mississippi   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Offering Reward for Fugitive Wanted for Murder * Memphis, TN - The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for Detreka Thomas. Thomas has a warrant for his arrest in Greenwood, Mississippi for Murder. On April 9, 2024, the Greenwood Police Department contacted the United States Marshals   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Wicker Announces over $21 Million in Airports Grants * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration awarded Mississippi with a total of $21.48 million in 52 grants. These funds will support critical improvements such as runway construction, lighting, signage, and terminal improvements to ensure the continued efficienc  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Wicker, Cantwell Introduce the Reauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the Reauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act. The bill would reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) for the next five years, maintaining its current funding  more