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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, on June 6 introduced a bill that would prohibit the Department of Defense from prioritizing the demographic characteristics of service members above individual merit and demonstrated performance.

Attorney General Fitch Announces $102.5 MillionSettlement with Manufacturer of Key Drug in OpioidAddiction Treatment

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch on June 5 announced that Mississippi is part of a 42-state coalition that has negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc. Mississippi will receive $1.1 million from the settlement.

Governor Reeves Releases Video Message on “Finishing the Pumps” for Mississippi Delta

Governor Tate Reeves on June 1 announced that his Chief of Staff, Parker Briden, will be leaving the official office on June 2 in order to serve as a Senior Advisor to the re-elect campaign.

Hyde-Smith, Committee Tackle Looming Electric Reliability Problems

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions the Risks of Inaction to Fix Nation’s Electric Grid Problems.

Mississippi Congressional Delegation Calls on VA to Remove “Pride” Flag at Biloxi National Cemetery

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss., on June 5 sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag that is now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S. flag.

Miss. Delegation Calls on VA To Remove ‘Pride’ Flag at Biloxi National Cemetery

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) on June 5 sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S. flag.

Attorney General Fitch Sues Federal Government toStop Dramatic Increases in Flood Insurance Rates forMississippi Homeowners

Attorney General Lynn Fitch yesterday joined Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry in filing a multi-state lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration.

Governor Reeves Statement on “Finishing the Pumps” for Mississippi Delta

Governor Tate Reeves on May 4 made the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to release a plan to mitigate flooding in the Mississippi Delta:

Hyde-Smith Statement on Opposing Debt Limit Deal

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight issued the following statement regarding her opposition to Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR.3746), the legislation negotiated to extend the nation’s debt limit and rein in federal spending:

Mississippi Readies for the Future Fight Through Military Investment, Training

Mississippi is preparing its military forces for the future fight through aviation investment and robust multi-domain training for long-range missions in contested environments.

Wicker, Hyde-Smith Will Vote to Repeal Biden’s Unlawful Student Debt Policy

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on May 31 reaffirmed that they will oppose President Biden’s student loan debt transfer scheme and will vote to approve a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval (H.J.Res.45) that would overturn the President’s rule.

Wicker, Hyde Smith Will Vote to Repeal Biden’s Unlawful Student Debt Policy

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., on May 31 reaffirmed that they will oppose President Biden’s student loan debt transfer scheme and will vote to approve a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution (H.J.Res.45) that would overturn the president’s rule.

AG Fitch Announces Sentencing of Columbia Man forChild Exploitation