Charlie McConkey

Because Iowa's deposit program does not apply to most single-use beverage containers: Our rivers, streams, ditches and stormwater detention basins will continue to look like this. Not to mention the single-use plastic bags that the state prevents cities from banning. #ialegis

"Compromise" Republican bottle bill "reform" allows almost every retailer to stop taking back nickel bottles & cans they sell. Bill does only one good thing: triples redemption center handling fee. Biggest downside: Does not apply to most bottles or cans. #ialegis @iowahousedems

IA House Republicans refuse to allow all physician assistants to treat people with opioid addictions. Meanwhile, most of the PAs' supervising physicians are unwilling to get the minimal continuing education that would allow the PAs to do so. #ialegis

In face of scandalous @DMRegister report, Iowa House Republicans tonight voted unanimously to oppose funding state refugee resettlement services for Afghans and Ukrainians, despite @IAGovernor promises. @iowahousedems desmoinesregister.com/story/news/202…

After voting to take opioid settlement $ from @AGIowa, IA House Republicans refuse to discuss how 2 use the money or disclose when $ will be appropriated. So $9.3M could sit in a shoebox for a year instead of helping Iowans prevent or deal with addiction. #ialegis @iowahousedems

We’ve reached the first legislative deadline. I’m going to keep focused on our Iowa values and rewarding hard work. To read the full list of eligible bills go to: iowahouse.org/first-funnel-2… #ialegis

Every Iowa kid deserves a quality education. Investing $300 million in public schools is more important than another $300 million tax break for corporations.

I believe that NO Iowa kid should go without health care or food. HSB 508, if passed, will take away SNAP and CHIP from our kids.

Free at-home COVID tests can be found here: covidtests.gov

Here is Iowa’s #CovidUpdate. #ialegis • Weekly COVID cases: 31,301 (total 760,092) • COVID deaths total: 8,501 • Hospitalization: 929 • FYI: The Biden Administration is offering free at-home COVID tests at: covidtests.gov and free N95 masks at your local pharmacy.

Join us tonight at 7 pm for the Blue Statehouse Alert Live virtual town hall! We'll be talking about public schools and some bad legislation proposed by #IAGOP that impacts kids. Learn more and bring your questions!

Here is Iowa’s #CovidUpdate. #ialegis • Weekly COVID cases: 36,823 (total 728,791) • COVID deaths total: 8,317 • Hospitalization: 991 • FYI: Iowa has reached the highest number of positive cases since the start of the pandemic. Free at-home tests at: covidtests.gov.

Website is here: covidtests.gov.

It is now possible to order completely free at-home COVID tests for you and your family. You can order up to 4 tests and they will be shipped straight to your door at no cost to you. Stay safe by getting vaccinated, boosted, tested, and wear a mask. covidtests.gov.

Here is Iowa’s #CovidUpdate. #ialegis • Weekly COVID cases: 34,258 (total 682,570) • COVID deaths total: 8,201 • Hospitalization: 923 • FYI: The omicron variant is surging unlike anything seen in the state since the fall of 2020. Get vaccinated. Get boosted. Wear a mask.

Iowa families that might be struggling with home heating costs can see some relief thanks to President Biden and Iowa Democrats. Those needing help with past-due utility bills, avoiding shut-offs, or keeping current on expenses, can apply at: humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/where-app…

Now that we are back in session, it is time to reward hard work and put more money in the pockets of hardworking Iowans.

The 2022 Legislative Session starts today. Now is the time to have your voice heard. Watch live at: legis.iowa.gov/dashboard?view….... Keep informed by signing up for my weekly newsletter at: eepurl.com/gXNt65

Here is Iowa’s #CovidUpdate. #ialegis • Weekly COVID cases: 19,045 (total 627,668) • COVID deaths total: 8,019 • Hospitalization: 792 • FYI: As Omicron takes over as the prominent variant in Iowa, it’s important to get your booster and take precautions.

Here is Iowa’s #CovidUpdate. #ialegis • Weekly COVID cases: 9,012 (total 587,008) • COVID deaths total: 7,680 • Hospitalization: 823 • FYI: Sadly, COVID-19 hospitalizations set new 2021 high for third straight week.