Sarah Ulmer Fullen

Opinions are mine alone. Retweets are not endorsements.

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

In my “old lady hobbies” era.

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

@taylorcvance @richard_lake_ That’s a good looking photo. Mad photo skills on that one.

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

Well, that's a wrap folks. It's been a good run.

This is Sarah, signing off. #msleg #2024session #sinedie

[Mississippi Statewatch @MSStatewatch]

The Mississippi Senate & House have adjourned the 2024 legislative session Sine Die!! #msleg

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

After a substantial amount of work, lawmakers were unable to agree on Medicaid expansion or a tech bill for this year. #msleg

[Magnolia Tribune @magnoliatribune]

As the 2024 session wraps, lawmakers worked hard on the issue of Medicaid.

However, agreements could not be made, leaving much on the table for next year.

https://t.co/tpB2fdErMn

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

@BrandonPresley @supertalk @magnoliatribune Thank you for the kind words! It’s been a good run since those early days on the radio. I hope to stay in touch with everyone!

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

This might be the best tweet of the year. Don't make me cry.

[Taylor Vance @taylorcvance]

I hate to see @_SarahUlmer_ leave the Capitol Press Corps, but I’m excited for her as she starts a new chapter of her life. It may hurt or help my reputation for people to know we are actually good friends and keep each other informed with what’s happening at the Capitol.

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

Did you know that the proceeds from the popular black out tags go directly into a fund for families of fallen first responders who were killed in the line of duty?

Well, those tags have done so well lawmakers were able to increase that death benefit substantially. #msleg

[Magnolia Tribune @magnoliatribune]

Lawmakers have moved to increase death benefits for families of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

This change comes after the success of the "black out tags," whose proceeds go to the death benefit fund. #msleg

https://t.co/diUcqHzgrM

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

It really is the end of an era.

Pretty honored to be recognized by the Senate in what might be the funniest story of my life.

I may be able to throw a ball...but that doesn't mean I can hit the target. #IYKYK #msleg

@DavidParkerSen, @SenatorJohnPolk, Sen. Neil Whaley

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

Know those new-ish black car tags you can get in Mississippi? The proceeds go to death benefits for families of law enforcement officers or fire fighters.

They’ve generated over $7.5 million.

Senate passes SB 2487 which will increase that benefit to $250k #msleg

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

@KevinBlackwell5 Blackwell went on to say that just this morning he had spoken with a reliable source who indicated CMS would not have dismissed Mississippi’s request outright.

He said that same information was communicated with the House. #msleg

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

LTG. Hosemann issued a statement after the surprise referendum offer from the House on Medicaid expansion. In that statement he indicated the idea was not well received by Senators. #msleg

[Magnolia Tribune @magnoliatribune]

UPDATE: Lt. Gov. Hosemann now says Speaker White’s Medicaid expansion referendum proposal was not well received by Senators. Article below updated with Hosemann’s statement->

https://t.co/ZuvwDrVfhA

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

Senate Medicaid Chairman @KevinBlackwell5 relayed a comment regarding tonight’s back and forth on the Medicaid expansion proposal.

The quote is long, but it is below:

“Just speaking for myself and my conferees disappointed as we put a lot of work and a lot of effort into advancing healthcare coverage for the working poor.

We would’ve liked to have seen this advance, but the house Democrats thought differently. It’s absolutely amazing that for the first time since 2010 not only did we have a discussion but both houses were moving forward. And without the support of the house democrats We just ended up back on the porch. Unbelievable!

And here is the irony. To have coverage on the exchange right now you have to have a job. Again, very disappointed and sad for those who are working and trying hard to move up the ladder.” #msleg

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

JUST NOW: LTG @DelbertHosemann responds to the recent proposal from Speaker @JasonWhiteMS.

Based on his comment, it would indicate the idea of a referendum was not well received by Senators in discussions earlier today. #msleg

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

After both chambers recommitted the bill today, Speaker White attempts to offer a referendum option to the Medicaid expansion debate.

[Magnolia Tribune @magnoliatribune]

Speaker White calls for statewide referendum on Medicaid expansion. #msleg

After House Democrats balked at the compromise with the Senate, Republican Speaker Jason White offered the new proposal with one day left to negotiate.

https://t.co/ZuvwDrVfhA

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

@BenLeiker That’s what it looks like.

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

@radamsWAPT It looks like I’ll be here till the bitter end… as long as the end in a Sunday.😂

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

Another part in the Medicaid expansion debate, the proposal for a statewide referendum is going to the Senate. #msleg

[Mississippi Statewatch @MSStatewatch]

Speaker @JasonWhiteMS press release regarding HB 1725(Medicaid Expansion) and the new House proposal for a statewide referendum. #msleg

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

@frankcorder It's been a good run. Thanks for putting up with me lol.

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

@B_B_Bear1992 What a great idea. I may just take that one.

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

Well, as we near the end of the 2024 session (hopefully) I have some bittersweet news to share.... #goodbye #msleg

[Sarah Ulmer Fullen @_SarahUlmer_]

@RussLatino I'm going to miss this gig! There is a great team at the Tribune and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish!