Sarah Ulmer
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Well, that's a wrap folks. It's been a good run.
This is Sarah, signing off.
#msleg
#2024session
#sinedie
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This may not seem big, but
@bricewigginsMS
announced that Senator Hob Bryan has finally purchased a smart phone.
Welcome to 2024, Senator. I can't say you won't miss actual buttons and the satisfaction of flipping it closed when you're angry.
#RIPFLIPPHONE
#IYKYK
#msleg
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BREAKING: Hinds County polls will stay open until 8:00 after a shortage in ballots.
A judge granted the emergency order to extending the voting hours after a lawsuit was filed by the Mississippi Democratic party.
#mselex
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This might be the best tweet of the year. Don't make me cry.
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.
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Today, a historic day for the Capitol, former Representative Alyce Clarke is being honored with a portrait to hang in room 204 at the state capitol.
This is the first portrait of a female and African American to be placed inside the state building.
#msleg
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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
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I never thought my dreams would come true during the
#Mississippi
legislative session, but they have. Because I was 3 feet away from one of my favorite creatures in the world “I’m not crying, you’re crying” (
@IMKristenBell
on
@TheEllenShow
) THANK YOU
@HattiesburgZoo
#msleg
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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
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If a picture is worth 1000 words, this one only needs 3.
Sine die, please?
#msleg
#gohome
#setabudget
📸 credit -
@EWagsterPettus
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No matter where you stand, today is monumental for
#Mississippi
. Legislators are faced with a historic decision on the design of the state flag. It is still unclear what side they will land on, but I hope it is the right one. I’m honored to be here as they make it
#Msleg
#msflag
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The Senate is recognizing the Ole Miss baseball team on the floor for their National Championship win in 2022.
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Today at the
@MSGOP
headquarters Senator
@cindyhydesmith
signed official papers to run for re-election for her seat among a crowd of around 100
#mssen
#2020
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How I imagine lobbyists are feeling when they heard they can’t come to the Capitol for the foreseeable future without being invited....
#msleg
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Lt. Governor
@DelbertHosemann
’s grandchildren lead a crowd in the pledge of allegiance at the
@MSGOP
headquarters as he announces his qualifying for reelection
#msleg
#mselex
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JUST IN: Governor
@tatereeves
did not veto SB 2140 - the prior authorization bill. He also didn't sign it either.
However, bills can still become law without the Governor's signature. Meaning, prior authorization is on the books.
#msleg
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BREAKING UPDATES: We are hearing from a direct source that an appeal has been filed to prevent the extension of voting in Hinds County.
It will be up to the Mississippi Supreme Court to determine whether or not the 8:00 p.m. extension will be allowed. The source says poll
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Day two of the statewide candidate speeches at the Neshoba County Fair 2023 have kicked off.
Now at the podium is Shuwaski Young, a Democratic candidate for Secretary of State.
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The Senate just passed a House bill that will allow for a hunter safety course to be added to curriculum in school. I feel like many Mississippi boys and girls are getting their camo ready as we speak.... don’t worry no live amo.
#msleg
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.
@MattWalshBlog
speaking in the passage of
#hb1125
saying he is encouraged to see these changes moving across the nation.
Walsh has been outspoken against the physical medical procedures in children to transition to another gender.
#msleg
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Happening now at the Capitol, a swearing in of all statewide officials to a new term. This is done during a joint session of the House and Senate in the House chamber.
#msleg
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Lawmakers in the House have officially been sworn in by SOS
@MichaelWatsonMS
for the beginning term.
There are 25 freshman lawmakers in the House this year.
#msleg
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As we wait for the Senate to return tonight, I can't help but reflect on the 12093812098 days of the 2020 Legislative session....
#msleg
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Senate taking up SB 2079.. the School Protection Act. This would allow educators and administrators in schools to participate in voluntary gun training and carry a weapon on school campuses.
#msleg
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It isn't fake news if you originally attempted to change your vote, lied about it on camera, and then changed your story after you found out it was being investigated. Language is in there that includes you denied to change again.
@newsmssarah
You didn’t tell the whole story here. I told you that I was given the opportunity to change my vote today and chose not to do so.
#FakeNews
Tell the whole truth!
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MORE: The appeal was filed in the Hinds County Circuit Court by the Mississippi Republican Party. A request for a special judge has been made.
The Democratic Party originally filed with the Chancery Court, in which the Judge ordered the extension. At this point, sources say it
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It never gets old watching freshman lawmakers present their first bill and are kindly hassled by other lawmakers.
Today, Rep. Jimmy Fondren presented a bill that would authorize the use of a "florescent pink" vest when hunting... he even modeled an example.
#msleg
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MEDICAID UPDATE:
Senate Medicaid Chair Kevin Blackwell told reporters this morning to expect a strike-all in the House Medicaid expansion bill.
He indicated they plan to use that bill as a vehicle and let the Senate proposal die on today's deadline.
#msleg
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ITS OVER. Goodbye to the 2019 Legislative session, it’s a beautiful day to Sine Die. Thanks for the memories. It’s been real.
#msleg
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On day two of Conference weekend.
Yesterday, a huge amount of appropriations bills died because they were not filed before deadline.
Appropriations bills handle budgets for agencies among other issues. What will happen next requires those bills to be revived somehow.
#msleg
The Mississippi Senate & House missed tonight's 8 P.M. conference report filing deadline for the state budget. Consequently, 100 Appropriation bills are now dead. Restarting work on the budget will require a suspension resolution (2/3 vote requirement) in both chambers.
#msleg
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Governor
@tatereeves
is now speaking about the single largest economic development deal made in the state with….Amazon Web Services.
Reeves said the conversations that brought this to fruition began years ago.
#msleg
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On another note... the House and Senate both just moved to recommit the Medicaid expansion bill HB 1725.
Minority Leader Rep. Robert Johnson told reporters the Democratic Caucus took issue with the repetition of application to CMS if originally denied.
#msleg
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The Legislature is facing a deadline tonight. They have 56 bills on the General calendar to file by 8:00 p.m. tonight.
If they don't, they die. This includes the medicaid expansion bill.
We are still waiting to see if they will file a resolution to revive budget bills.
#msleg
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Here we go folks…. About to kick off in 409 is conference on the Medicaid expansion bill.
Present are conferees as well as several interested members of each chamber and a ton of folks from outside organizations.
#msleg
You can watch it here:
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In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling in Alabama, many who seek fertility treatment to grow their families are wondering if they will have the same rights moving forward.
Rep.
@MissyWMcGee
is working to codify that access in Mississippi with recent legislation.
#msleg
Mississippi House Moves to Protect IVF Access
#msleg
Provisions to protect assisted reproductive technology were placed in a bill last week in an attempt to codify the rights of patients and healthcare providers for procedures such as IVF.
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Happening now at the Mississippi
@MSGOP
in Jackson, the necessary signatures required to allow Donald Trump to appear on the 2024 ballot have been filed.
Congressman Michael Guest now speaking in support of Trump’s participation on the ballot for the next presidential election.
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@DelbertHosemann
@tatereeves
LTG Hosemann welcomed Chief Justice Mike Randolph to the podium to sear in the state officials. The swearing in began with Secretary of State
@MichaelWatsonMS
#msleg
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The
@msbookfest
is at the Capitol today to announce the 10th anniversary of the festival in the Magnolia State.
This years festival will be held on September 14 at the State Capitol building
#msleg
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The
@MississippiSOS
released the following statement on what is happening in Hinds:
#mselex
The Secretary of State’s Office is aware of ballot availability issues at Hinds County precincts. While our office has no statutory authority to print nor distribute ballots to counties,
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To clarify, votes cast by individuals in line AFTER 7:00 p.m. will be made separate, according to the source.
We are following this closely and will update as we have more information.
BREAKING UPDATES: We are hearing from a direct source that an appeal has been filed to prevent the extension of voting in Hinds County.
It will be up to the Mississippi Supreme Court to determine whether or not the 8:00 p.m. extension will be allowed. The source says poll
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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
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
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JUST NOW: Governor
@tatereeves
will be calling another special session for a $10 billion economic development project in Madison County, that will create 1,000 new jobs.
Reeves says it is the single largest capital investment in state history.
#msleg
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So this little suspension resolution just popped up in the system to revive measures pertaining to PERS and Education funding in Mississippi. Looks like lawmakers could be circling back on these issues before they head home.
#msleg
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I just want to point out, that covering the Legislature over the last 6 years has truly changed the warm and fuzzy feeling I use to have when I hear the word "recess."
It is very sad for 10 year old Sarah.
#session
#neverending
#msleg
#getittogether
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VIDEO: Week one of the
#msleg
2018 is over. Here's a wrap up of some of what you might have missed:
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Former Speaker of the House
@PhilipGunnMS
was honored at the Capitol today with the planting of a tree.
Gunn was the first Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives since Reconstruction.
#msleg
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Senate Medicaid Chairman
@KevinBlackwell5
told reporters today that the Senate's strategy for Medicaid expansion will include a strike-all to the House plan and a hard line at a work waiver requirement for passage.
The language is expected to surface next week.
#msleg
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The Senate has adjourned the 2020 Legislative session.
The House will do in the morning.
#msleg
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Senator Jeremy England is taking up HB 1190, a qualified resort bill.
A new version from the conference report would now allow liquor stores to ship alcohol directly to an individuals home.
It's a direct shipment bill y'all.
#msleg
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MS cities will be required to bill for water based on usage after a bill passes in the Legislature.
This will directly impact Jackson where an interim manager's plan would have required billing based on property value instead.
#msleg
READ MORE>>
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Here we gooooo....... (I’ll be tweeting updates today mostly from the
@MSyallpolitics
account)
#specialsession2018
#msleg
#MIMA
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Mississippi Baptist Medical Center CEO Bobbie Ware announces that the hospital has received new designations, including a burn center and level Three trauma center.
#burncenter
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It looks like the votes are in and
@tatereeves
will serve another term as Governor of the state of Mississippi.
@BrandonPresley
is currently giving his concession speech at his campaign event.
#mselex
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At the rally, Xandra, whose last name has been kept private, shared her story of transition and de-transition. She lived for 10 years identifying as a man.
She began the process at 18, beginning with social changes like cutting her hair, before looking into hormones.
#msleg
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It's deadline day! Feeling good about it.
#msleg
Mind you... this is just like, one of 1000 deadlines. It's the little wins.
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@MississippiSOS
State law requires each county have enough ballots for at least 60% of voters. More ballots can be printed, but that takes time. With the lawsuit and emergency order, voters will have an extra hour to cast a ballot tonight.
@magnoliatribune
is expected to have an update from MS
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Xandra questioned her transition after a suicide attempt, she then began therapy for the first time and decided to de-transition and begin living as a woman again.
#msleg
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So many words to describe year one at the capitol with
@MSyallpolitics
. If anything there was never a dull moment. Thanks to the Senators and Representatives that kept us on our toes. See you around
#msleg
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A hearing is taking place on the topic of the state's retirement plan, PERS.
Currently, Toby Barker - Mayor of Hattiesburg is speaking on the issue.
#msleg
You can watch the hearing here:
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Lt. Governor
@DelbertHosemann
outlined a few of his main priorities on day one of session 2023, those include policy around modified school years, how to use the state's revenue surplus, and postpartum care for women.
#msleg
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Legislative session kicks off tomorrow in Jackson. I'll be there, with
@anniesummerhays
to get things rolling.
Things will look a little different this year with no YP logo on my page and I guess I'll use my personal twitter more 🤷🏻♀️
#magnoliatribune
#msleg
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This morning in the Hinds Chancery Court an emergency hearing in the case between the Jackson City Council vs. Mayor Chokwe Lumumba will be heard by Special Judge H. David Clark
This is the latest in the garbage dispute going on in Jackson.
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It is very somber this morning at the Capitol after yesterday's storms. Senator Daniel Sparks made remarks to the Senate body regarding the devastation, followed by a song a prayer.
#msleg
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The judge denied the motion for a preliminary injunction.
However, the law is still on hold due to a federal restraining order until a May 22 hearing.
#jackson
#HB1020
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Today
@GovPhilBryant
just announced his Deputy Chief of Staff, Drew Snyder, as Interim head of the Division of Medicaid on the cusp of the 2018
#msleg
session and major policy implications of the Medicaid "Tech" Bill. Read More:
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High numbers of absentee ballots could indicate a large turnout at the polls, according to Secretary of State
@MichaelWatsonMS
.
Check out our morning update with him after the polls had been open for a few hours.
#Mselex
WATCH>>
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Moving on some from what is happening in Hinds County....
Currently, Republican Governor
@tatereeves
is leading in the polls at 56% against Democrat
@BrandonPresley
with 41%. 42% of the votes are in.
It is still early in the night folks.
#mselex
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It honestly might be the worst part.
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@DelbertHosemann
@tatereeves
@MichaelWatsonMS
@LynnFitchAG
@DavidMcRaeMS
State Auditor
@shadwhite
was sworn into office for a new term while holding his son. He was joined by the rest of his family.
#msleg
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I can name one other thing that has a distaste for committee deadline day... my cat... who accidentally got locked in my room for 10+ hours today cause I left in such a hurry.
#oops
#dontcallpeta
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At it again....Sen.
@JeremyEnglandMS
is thoroughly vetting HB 526, which would authorize fluorescent pink to be worn by hunters.
England asks if this also would allow for pink tutu's to be utilized. As a hunter, he said this issue is very important to him.....
#msleg
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It is going to be a really, really, (did I say really?) long day.
#prayforus
#msleg
Today is committee deadline day in the MS House & Senate. General bills not passed out of the originating chamber’s committee today will die in committee. Historically 75 percent of general bills will die on this deadline. Expect a VERY VERY busy day at the Capitol.
#msleg
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The funding proposal also knowns as "Mississippi Uniform Per Student Funding Formula Act of 2018" would establish a weight to students in low income districts, english lang. learners, disabilities or special education services, as well as gifted students...to name a few
#msleg
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Public Service Commission teams up with Energy MS, C Spire in order to tackle the digital divide in Mississippi.
@BrandonPresley
@SamBrittonPSC
@CecilBrown18
READ MORE >>
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SB 2001 is in conference.... sine die seems so close, yet so far away with lingering talk of BP Oil money
#msleg
#fingerscrossed
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The Mississippi House of Representatives will be announcing new committees, chairmen and vice-chairmen this morning.
It is expected that there will be some major changes with new leadership going into this term.
#msleg
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Senate Judiciary B committee taking up what’s expected to be their last bill of the day, HB 1315, a bill to prevent children from seeing pornographic material in school libraries.
You can see the bill here:
#msleg
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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
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->
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Lawmakers are attempting to remove some Certificate of Need laws this year, with the support of the
@msdh
and the Department of Mental Health
#msleg
Reform to some Certificate of Need laws survives first major deadline day.
#msleg
With support from the Dept. of Health and Dept. of Mental Health, psychiatric residential services, drug rehab, and birthing centers could be removed from CON laws.
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@magnoliatribune
This year we know lawmakers are paying close attention to policy to improving the lives of women and families; the failing conditions of rural hospitals; The Dem. Caucus has held hearings to discuss oversight measures around disbursement of federal money, like TANF.
#msleg
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Session could be coming to a close. LTG
@DelbertHosemann
told Senators upon adjournment today that conference reports need to be wrapped up today and they are working to get done this week.
#msleg
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