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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Wednesday July 31, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Rep. Bennie G. Thompson Accepts Participants to Join Annual 2024 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announces the start of the annual 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Students who attend middle or high schools in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District are eligible to participate. The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at getting students interested in computer science and coding. This nationwide effort allows students to c  more

Senator Wicker Celebrates Nearly $7 Million for Airports Across Mississippi
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after 18 airports received over $8 million in total to upgrade their runways, taxiways, and lighting, and purchase new safety and navigation equipment. "Safety and system upgrades will provide a better experience for travelers and support economic growth opportunities in Mississippi. These investments will pay dividends for our state's futu  more