steve falck

Retired old farmer

[Josh Mandelbaum @Josh_Mandelbaum]

This afternoon, I delivered my paperwork to officially be on the ballot as a candidate for Mayor of Des Moines. I was proud to share this moment with my kids, and I look forward to earning your vote. 71 days till Election Day!

[Rob Sand @RobSandIA]

The Iowa Torch, a conservative outlet, and an op Ed in the Marshalltown Times-Republican added to the outcry against SF478. Help spread the word!

[Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa]

The Senate is not in debate today—we found out shortly before 8am. Budget work is not done. Who knows what will happen tomorrow.

Last week we got the numbers for the Health and Human Services budget hours before debate, and it left out some really important needs:

[Howard Learner @HowardELPC]

Good news! The Iowa Supreme Court agreed with @ELPCenter, @Iowa_Env, @IABeyondCoal & @SierraClub, saying regulators should consider closing coal plants as an option when reviewing utilities' plans to cut emissions. https://t.co/RxUPrbISqK

[Todd Dorman @tdorman]

Bigotry is a drink best served ice cold. So you’re gonna need a koozie https://t.co/3QmcAwhOcW

[Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa]

Republicans in the Senate vote no to extending Medicaid postpartum coverage to 1yr.

44 other states have made this change to address the high rate of maternal deaths in the US.

[Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa]

AG and Natural Resources Budget passed by Republican Majority takes 1/3 of funding out of water quality research sends to IDALS soil conservation, eliminates acquisition goals from public land code section 465.1(2)(b).

[Josh Mandelbaum @Josh_Mandelbaum]

It's appalling and extreme that the AG would stop providing emergency contraception to victims of sexual assault. If she won’t provide sexual assault victims with access to the care they need, I will as mayor.

[Clean Up MidAm @CleanUpMidAm]

Did you know that Berkshire Hathaway operates one of the largest fleets of coal plants in the nation? On May 6th, they're hosting a shareholders meeting, and residents from Iowa and Nebraska are coming together to rally for a coal free future! Join us: https://t.co/0O5BEq0g2D

[Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa]

.@janet4iowa asked if school nurses, counselors, psychologists, social workers could be disciplined for not outing trans students—Sen Rozenboom answered yes. Sen Petersen noted for social workers this is violation of their national code of professional ethics.

[Brian Meyer @brianjmeyer]

They should try understanding the bills they pass.

[Josh Turek @turek4iowa]

Last Thursday, I attended former Senator Tom Harkin's Wellness Symposium at Drake University. Nutrition was the primary theme. The stark contrast between the Republican party's forced hunger & impoverishment bill (SF494) and the actions of a retired Senator Harkin are revealing.

[Clean Up MidAm @CleanUpMidAm]

MidAmerican Energy wants to dump up to 171,000 pounds of toxic coal ash waste into the Missouri River near Sioux City every year. No filtering or treatment, just directly poisoning our water. Tell them you OPPOSE polluting our water before April 14th! https://t.co/R8dYz7smBA

[Josh Mandelbaum @Josh_Mandelbaum]

I'm proud to have the support of the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 33.

From apprenticeships to advocacy for job safety and a fair wage, they are key to building a Des Moines that works for everyone. I’m grateful to have another major union join our team.

[Josh Mandelbaum @Josh_Mandelbaum]

Our small businesses have been leading the way in standing with our LGBTQ+ community. Thanks to @ScottSyroka for an important read. https://t.co/BXege5WxK0

[Josh Mandelbaum @Josh_Mandelbaum]

I'm so proud to announce that I've received the endorsements of five fantastic Iowa leaders.

They know the importance of a bold vision, hard work, and determination. I'm honored to have them on my team.

[Iowa Solar Energy @iowasolarenergy]

We are aware of misleading advertising circulating on social media about solar energy. We encourage all homeowners to get multiple quotes for both the actual solar array/installation, as well as financing options. View our credible members at https://t.co/vRD5YCpWJO.

[Bleeding Heartland @LauraRBelin]

After urging audience to make a plan to vote, ⁦@toddrundgren⁩ called on men to stand up for women who are losing their rights. Dedicated last 3 songs of main set to that struggle: “Fascist Christ” (1993) “Compassion” (1981) and “One World” (Utopia track from 1970s)

[steve falck @stfal0]

@ZachWahls Congratulations, you looked great out there.

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

The high opportunity cost of free (or cheap) parking:

What social and economic benefits are being lost by your community in choosing to hand over some of its most valuable real estate to the storage of private vehicles?

Doelenplein, Delft (1958 vs 2021): https://t.co/aj1CMRRqNX