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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 12h

Pride on the Riverfront is a sheer delight, from parade candy and bubbles, to speeches from friends like grand marshall Marcy Toal and candidate for #IAHD99 Jennifer Kirkman, to the love and support of PFLAG and campaign team of Carrie Trevino, running in #IAHD95 right next door! Oh, and the MUSIC!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 13h

Gorgeous morning for Pride on the Riverfront in Burlington, IA! Can't wait to catch up with friends and enjoy the parade, music, and festival!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

And the sun sets as we adjourn the special session.

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Laura Belin @laurarbelin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

While we're waiting for Iowa Senate floor debate on the big economic incentives bill, here's some other news that broke today: The receiver appointed to manage Derek Wulf's farm assets filed his inventory with Black Hawk County District Court. Read it here: www.bleedingheartland.com/static/media...

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My comments on the proposed tax incentives to build the largest-ever US steel mill in our little corner of the prairie. youtu.be/ByJ-LS7_ZRA?...

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MEGA Program Expansion Remarks Proposed Steel Mill 10-2-26

YouTube video by Elinor Levin

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How will your vote improve this? "In 2026... 27 out of 39 (69%) state park beaches had at least one E. coli or microcystin advisory between Memorial Day and Labor Day... a record amount of lost recreation and swim time at Iowa beaches due to degraded water quality." Thank you, IA Enviro Council!

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Iowa House Democrats @iowahousedems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Across the state, we’re hearing one thing: Iowans need relief from rising costs. House Democrats tried to expand the scope of the special session to lowering costs for Iowans, but Republicans refused.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What's the delay? Special Session to vote on a tax incentive package for a proposed steel mill in Lee County, IA got started (in the House) about 3 hours late. What's going on? #ialegis

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Back to work! When arriving at the Capitol between sessions, I don't have a desk that's all set up, a computer waiting for me, or a clerk, so the backpack is pretty heavy. 😅 #specialsession #worktodo

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Coincidentally got my flu and COVID annual vaccines today. Not feeling like the worst idea before I return to the Capitol! (Yes, I do know they won't be in effect by tomorrow!) #publichealth #fortheherd

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

And, just like that, the Ethics Committee is finally scheduled to meet. I guess, since we're going to be in Des Moines anyway, we should finally care about the fact that ethics violations have been filed against two of my colleagues.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

UIHC births infograpgic as art in the real world. No AI, no personal information. Just a tree representing some of our recent new Iowans. To whom we are responsible.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spent the evening with HACAP and regional food pantries at our Hunger Action Day event, particularly learning from the Partner Panel and 2027 Policy Priorities for state and federal governments!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We have such knowledge and so many opportunities to learn about Iowa's environmental present AND future. Well worth spending the day with several hundred people who embrace a future for Iowa that is different from our present. Clean water, soil, and air. Healthy neighbors and family. Public land.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Love seeing @brittanyerickson.bsky.social, Tony Thompson, @mayforiowa.bsky.social, and Berleen Wobeter at the @iaenvironmentalcouncil conference today, and catching up with them about their campaigns and their local areas!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Second Special Session of my career has been called for this Friday. I am working hard to understand the potential and the concerns of bringing steel manufacturing to SE Iowa, and I look forward to scrutinizing the details of the package being proposed.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The IA Environmental Council Annual Conference is off to a great start as an expected 360 Iowans converge at Drake and documentary "Enough" screens!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

While listening to the news this morning, I figured out why every Democratic candidate is being called a socialist! Helping/protecting people=socialism, apparently. 🤷‍♀️ I guess we really do need some Civics remediation in this state!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Vote for people who will show up and listen. Vote out people who ignore you. Vote.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Excellent stop at the TRAIL of JoCo ice cream social to hear what's on the minds of older Iowans- turns out, the same things I've been hearing at the doors from people of all ages. Trust in gov't, opportunity, and healthcare access all came up. #ListeningBeforeLegislating #ConsiderCompassion

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Surrounded by students and lifelong learners at HELI's Farm Bill as Natural Resource Law, featuring wisdom of Neil Hamilton, Brandi Janssen, & Sophia Kruszewski. 1/2

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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And Jewish law doesn't just permit abortion — it even requires it when the life of the mother is at risk. Attempts to ban or restrict access to medication abortion are against our religion. That's why we're holding today's day of action to protect medication abortion.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So grateful to @stateinnovation.org for bringing together legislators from across the country to learn and share ideas for building up at systems that work FOR and WITH family farmers at @farmaid.org! #FarmAid2026 #SiXCROP 1/3

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Imagine a farm bill written by farmers, rather than a farm bill written by the monopolistic corporations that get between farmers and eaters. That's what they created at the United Farmer & Rancher Congress in 1986, and it failed in Congress by just a few votes. Lessons from which to learn.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Proud to be 1 of the 27, because (say it with me!) #WeAllNeedCleanWater to live, to grow, & to play! Thank you, Food & Water Watch Iowa!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

National suicide prevention lifeline. Call or text. 💜

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Given how impactful "school choice" has been on Iowa, I spent the past two days at the EdChoice Summit, asking a lot of questions. I'm coming home with some great new ideas, although perhaps not the ones that the policy guides were offering... #educationforeverykid #ListeningBeforeLegislating

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

An update: www.thegazette.com/news/vote-of...

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A fantastic article by @theswinerepublic.bsky.social about many people who have earned my respect, become my friends, with whom I look forward to serving. "These folks are heroes to me." riverraccoon.substack.com/p/im-not-giv... 1/3

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I’m Not Giving Up on an Iowa Democratic Majority

Here’s why: Great Candidates

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

So much fun to be enjoyed at the Wonderful Westside Day Out at Pheasant Ridge Playground in #IADist89! Kids playing, grownups chatting, music flowing, and info about the City's strategic plan to peruse! Oh, and what looks like a ton of food coming! #lovemyneighbors #ListeningBeforeLegislating

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The JoCoDems are setup and ready for LatinoFest on the IC Ped Mall this afternoon! Come find us right between Merge and The Graduate!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

So much fun with friends at the @systemsunlimitedinc 55th anniversary party with Sen. Art Staed- face painting, llamas, music, art, and, mostly, wonderful people! 1/2

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

41 candidates 22 countries Now, fellow citizens of the United States of American. 1/3

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Should be a GREAT conversation, so tune in tonight!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#JoCoVotes Early voting schedule is up! Have you made your plan to vote?

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One of my favorite days of the year- #nationalvoterregistrationday!! Helping folks at Iowa City Public Library get registered and update registration with my League of Women Voters of Johnson County friend, Karin!

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The Sons of Liberty @sonsofliberty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is your reminder that media literacy is important. The bots are out. Don't be a useful shill sonsoflibertyofficial.substack.com/…

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Awesome doors in Fairfield today, knocking for Tom O'Donnell and Christina Bohannon. 40% of folks actually came to the doors, and we had great conversations. A retired family worried about grocery costs. A military parent thinking about her kid's safety. A guy stressed out by "The Idiot" -his words.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Fitting to have #WelcomingWeek kick off as we are all honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Two of our local leaders who FINALLY became citizens this summer started their path towards citizenship BEFORE that horrific day. We are so lucky to have new members building up our community!

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Genuinely felt I had to pull over into a neighborhood in #IADist89 to take a picture of this beautiful sight.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A little light reading for the morning? No. This is it. This is genuine, experienced, carefully considered guidance for the future of evicting for every Iowa kid. Getting into the full report now. See you in January. #iowaeducation #foundationineducation

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yesterday, I toured the IMCC. This is the prison where every Iowa inmate comes to be evaluated, including their mental health needs, and their facility placement determined for the time of their sentence. It's also where medically intense patients likely serve their time.

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

One Iowa Action has helped me to learn, to listen, and to BE a queer legislator. This endorsement is personal- I say this now, and I mean it always: We have always been here and #WeBelongHere, no matter what some of my colleagues may do to make us feel otherwise. This place is for us all.

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Iowa House Democrats @iowahousedems.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Iowa House Democrats are standing in solidarity with striking UAW workers in Cedar Rapids. We signed a letter calling on Novolex to negotiate in good faith and deliver the fair wages, health care, and retirement workers deserve.

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