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Rep. Jason Smith comments on economic policies and leadership

In recent tweets dated November 18-19, 2024, Rep. Jason Smith praised former President Trump's economic impact while criticizing the Biden-Harris Administration's policies.

By SC Missouri News | Nov 19, 2024

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Congressman Guest holds retreat for staff in Meridian

Congressman Michael Guest organized a staff development retreat in Meridian on November 6, bringing together his teams from both Mississippi and Washington, D.C. The event aimed to deepen the staff's understanding of local priorities in Meridian...

By SC Missouri News | Nov 8, 2024

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Key Field advances as contender for hosting new KC-46 aircraft

By SC Missouri News | Sep 27, 2024

The U.S. Air Force has announced that Key Field in Meridian, Mississippi, is a contender to host the new KC-46 aircraft. This decision is part of a "down-selection" process that has narrowed the field to seven potential sites nationwide.

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Guest introduces bill for better migrant release notifications

By SC Missouri News | Sep 23, 2024

Congressman Michael Guest has introduced the Early Migration Alert Program (EMAP) Act, aiming to enhance communication between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement. The legislation mandates Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to inform state and local agencies about the release of migrants into their areas.

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Homeland Security committee passes PATHS Act for innovative tech collaborations

By SC Missouri News | Sep 13, 2024

On Wednesday, the Committee on Homeland Security approved H.R. 9459, known as the "Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act" or "PATHS Act," with a unanimous vote. This legislation was introduced by Congressman Michael Guest from Mississippi and Congressman Glenn Ivey from Maryland.

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Guest introduces Memorial Day resolution honoring fallen servicemembers

By SC Missouri News | May 29, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss) introduced a resolution in honor of Memorial Day. The resolution expresses that the House of Representatives “calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day as a special day of remembrance to honor the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.”

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Lawmakers introduce resolution honoring 50th anniversary of National EMS Week

By SC Missouri News | May 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss), along with Congressional EMS Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) and Representative Debbie Dingell (D-Mich), introduced a resolution today to honor emergency medical services (EMS) personnel during the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. The resolution acknowledges the critical contributions of EMS teams in providing timely care, especially in rural and underserved areas, often under hazardous conditions.

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Mississippi lawmakers oppose Biden's $147B student loan transfer plan

By SC Missouri News | May 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.), have voiced their opposition to the Biden administration’s recent proposal to transfer student loan debt to American taxpayers.

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Mississippi student wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition: Congressman Guest announces

By SC Missouri News | May 16, 2024

Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss) has announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The victor, Theo Cooper, hails from Jackson, Mississippi and is a high school senior at Mississippi School of the Arts. His winning piece, "Blue Sky Barn," will be displayed in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

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Resolution honoring fallen law enforcement officers introduced by representatives

By SC Missouri News | May 15, 2024

Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03), along with Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), has introduced H. Res. 1226, a resolution to honor and memorialize fallen law enforcement officers. The introduction of the resolution coincides with National Police Week and acknowledges the 282 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023 or those whose stories were only recently discovered.

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Guest, Cleaver, Cornyn, Murphy Introduce Bill to Address Shortage of Medical Examiners

By SC Missouri News | Apr 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressmen Michael Guest (MS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) and U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) have introduced the Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act, aimed at addressing the shortage of medical examiners in the United States.Congressman Guest expressed his enthusiasm for the legislation, stating, "I am proud to join my colleagues in leading this important legislation that could help grow the medical examiner and forensic pathology workforce in Mississippi and across the country.”Highlighting the...

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Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation Advocates for Key Field as Home for New KC-46 Aircraft

By SC Missouri News | Apr 12, 2024

Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation is urging Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to consider Key Field in Meridian as the future home of the new KC-46 aircraft, a military refueling and strategic transport plane. The delegation, including U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, as well as U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly, Michael Guest, and Mike Ezell, have outlined their reasons for supporting Key Field in a letter to Secretary Kendall.In the letter, the delegation emphasized the strategic advantages and operational capabilities that...

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Butler County

By SC Missouri News | Mar 9, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Butler County received $9.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Carter County in 2021

By SC Missouri News | Mar 8, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Carter County received $1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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END FENTANYL Act Passes the House

By SC Missouri News | Mar 8, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed the bipartisan END FENTANYL Act (S. 206), a crucial step in the fight against the fentanyl crisis. Congressman Michael Guest, who authored the bill, expressed his satisfaction with the legislative progress, stating, "It’s time we take a hard stance against the smuggling of this deadly drug." The bill now awaits the President's signature, marking a significant milestone in addressing the impact of fentanyl on American communities.Senator Rick Scott emphasized the urgency of combating the...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Douglas County in 2021

By SC Missouri News | Mar 7, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Douglas County received $2.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Howell County rise or fall in 2021?

By SC Missouri News | Mar 6, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Howell County received $7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Oregon County

By SC Missouri News | Mar 5, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Oregon County received $3.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Wright County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By SC Missouri News | Mar 5, 2024

Farms in Wright County received $3,563,084 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Ozark County in 2021

By SC Missouri News | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ozark County received $2.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.