Wicker proposes flood insurance reforms
The Atlantic hurricane season is officially over with November 30th marking the end of a particularly devastating season that produced six major hurricanes at a...
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Wicker looks to upgrade apprenticeship programs in MS
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has introduced legislation aimed at bolstering apprenticeship programs, which would help American workers develop the skills required to succeed in today’s...
Senator Wicker seeks help for Mississippi VA Hospitals
Just a few weeks after Mississippi’s VA hospitals received poor grades on their annual reports, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has reached out to the Veterans...
Lamar confirmed as U.S. Attorney for northern district of MS
by Alex Paton
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed William Chadwick (Chad) Lamar of Oxford to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi. Lamar, who was...
U.S. Senate confirm Reeves to lead VA
by Alex Paton
The Senate confirmed Reeves on Wednesday by unanimous consent. With this action, Reeves will now lead the National Cemetery Administration, which maintains 131 national cemeteries...
FEMA to give $1.54M to build safe room in Starkville
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker along with Congressman Gregg Harper announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, has approved $1.54 million award...
U.S. Senate to vote on Tax Reform today
by Alex Paton
The U.S. House is set to vote on proposed tax reform this morning. Here’s what we already know about the new tax plan. “We know...
Wicker looks to strengthen apprenticeship programs
by Alex Paton
Senator Roger Wicker has introduced legislation aimed at bolstering apprenticeship programs, which would help American workers develop the skills required to succeed in today’s economy....
Wicker: FAA to expire in September if Congress does not act
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said lawmakers must act on FAA bill before the end of September. However, Wicker said that division in the Senate over...
Mississippi universities to change drone technology
by Alex Paton
Senator Roger Wicker says Mississippi and its universities could change the future of drone technology. A recent partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and...