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Rep. Darrin Madison

@darrinmadison.bsky.social
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29/Wisconsin 10th District State Representative🇺🇸 / Environmentalist 🌲/Liberate WI✊🏾/Democratic Socialist🌹 / Abolitionist ⛓️‍💥

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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A healthy environment and climate is essential to everyone's health and happiness. But nature is a vital and irreplaceable good, in itself. I am very proud to receive a 100% score and award from WI’s @lcv.org for my work this session. They deeply understand this often complex dynamic.
Rep Madison and Wisconsin Conservation Voters volunteers or staff. Rep Madison is holding a framed award. Rep Madison and Wisconsin Conservation Voters volunteers/staff, fellow legislators receiving awards, in a group photo
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Ecology and environmental protection will always be core to my values; they’re why I became an organizer. I’m very happy to work with WI’s @lcv.org to make those values into sound policy, and law — and to receive a 100% score from these expert, principled advocates.
Graphic from Wisconsin Conservation Voters showing a 100% score for last sessionRep Madison and other WI legislators holding awards for their environmental work, in a green space
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I’m proud to lead the way on legislation that’s ready to go on day one — legislation that will safely, fairly regulate this important medical resource for our communities. Along with full legalization of cannabis, saving the hemp-derived products industry is a top priority. (2/2)
rep robyn vining speaking behind a lecturnowner of kelly’s greens speaking behind a lecturn with her arm raised a crowd of people surrounded by pop up tents for different hemp derived product vendors
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Hemp products are a huge industry in Wisconsin, employing over 3,500 workers and generating about $700M a year for our economy. But right now, if nothing is done, changes in the last Farm Bill could effectively end the sale of hemp-derived products in our state. (1/2)
flyer for 6/29 rally to save hemp
derived products at kelly’s greens rep madison speaking behind a lecturn
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
WHAT: Community rally & march WHERE: Kosciuszko Park (2201 S. 7th St.) WHEN: *Today* (7/1) starting @ 6pm ¡Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo! (2/2)
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
During the past week or so, Voces de la Frontera and others report a clear increase in ICE activity in the Milwaukee area. *If you can safely join for a rally and march later today, please do!* Bring plenty of water and come with a trusted friend, if you can. (1/2)
Flyer for an anti-ICE community rally in Milwaukee’s Kosciusko Park on 7/1 starting at 6pm
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
And as always please verify ICE activity with Voces’ hotline before sharing any rumors!! 1-800-427-0213 #AbolishICE (2/2)
Graphic from Voces de la Frontera explaining how to act if you think you’ve seen ICE agents in the Milwaukee area. Several languages
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Voces de la Frontera is reporting an increase in ICE activity in the Milwaukee area! Please join a canvass this week, if you’re able, to help *safely* spread the word. (1/2)
english flyer advertising voces de la frontera’s know your rights canvasses re ICE this week spanish flyer advertising voces de la frontera’s know your rights canvasses re ICE this week
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
TOMORROW (6/24)! Starting @ 8:30am: Rally underneath the clock tower at Milwaukee's City Hall (200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202). @mkedsa.bsky.social is demanding a public utility that's democratic and accountable -- unlike We Energies. Please join if you're able!
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Want to get more involved in the fight for public power in Milwaukee? Join the “Power to the People” campaign at powertothepeoplemke.org And sign their petition in support of public utilities today! actionnetwork.org/petitions/po... (2/2)
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Power to the People!
Sign this petition today to support the Milwaukee DSA and their allies in calling for public ownership of public utilities!
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Join community members this Wednesday, June 24th at 8:30am at Milwaukee City Hall (200 E. Wells St.) for @mkedsa.bsky.social's "Power to the People" rally and public hearing to replace We Energies with a public utility -- one that prioritizes people over profits! (1/2)
Flyer for MKE DSA's 6/24 rally for public power/a public utility, starting at 8:30am at Milwaukee's city hall
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WISN 12 News @wisn12news.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We're off to a nice, quiet start to the week, but we're tracking storm chances returning to southeast Wisconsin by Tuesday and Wednesday. Full forecast tinyurl.com/mwy6ncmc 
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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
46 children are lost to gun violence in Wisconsin each year. For the past 15 years, Republicans in the legislature have refused to address our gun violence epidemic, and have proposed policies that would make things worse.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We also need local control and effective land use regulations on "smaller" data centers, like that proposed for the vacant Midtown Walmart property. These projects must meet our communities' needs, and we can't just rely on developers' promises. More here: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/06/wisc... (2/2)
wisconsinwatch.org
Video: Residents push back on proposed data facility, storage project at shuttered Milwaukee Walmart
The proposal would bring a public library and affordable housing to the area while converting the former Walmart into a data processing facility and self-storage complex.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
It's clear Wisconsin needs to slow down, evaluate the consequences of hyperscale data centers, and make sure evidence-based, comprehensive regulations are in place. That's why I'm proposing a "Pause to Protect" (last session, AB 1099). Read more here: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposa... (1/2)
docs.legis.wisconsin.gov
2025 Assembly Bill 1099
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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 15/06/2026
Reporter @henry-redman.bsky.social has been following the data center debates across Wisconsin and went to Eau Claire this weekend where a crowd of 500 turned out to express their feelings about the issue. buff.ly/9geFxnJ
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Hundreds of western Wisconsin residents gather to celebrate local culture, reject data centers • Wisconsin Examiner
Hundreds of people met at an Eau Claire event venue Saturday to organize a regional effort for anti-data center activism.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
We’re kicking off our 2026 campaign on June 17! We’re working to raise $3,000 before our June 30 finance deadline to continue fighting for utility justice, public education, a Green Amendment, and safer communities.. Donate/RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/madisonkickoff Let’s win 2026.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
There will be good music, snacks, activities, wellness resources, and the official MKELove Field Guide to help you navigate the city all summer long. 📍 Kosciuszko Community Center (2201 S. 7th St) ⏰ June 13th, 11 AM – 3 PM 💵 Free admission! *RSVP here*: bit.ly/KickbackRSVP (2/2)
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MKELove Summer Kickback RSVP
Please click the link to complete this form.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Looking for the ultimate kickoff to summer? 🕶️ Come through to the MKELove Summer Kickback on Saturday, June 13th! Created by youth, for youth, this event is all about setting up Milwaukee’s young people for a safe, fun, and opportunity-filled summer. (1/2)
Graphic for MKELove Summer Kickback event
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
And you can sign up for future updates from myself and District 10 here: legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/10/... (2/2)
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E-Update | Assembly District 10
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We just sent out our Summer '26 e-newsletter -- our last until after the November 3rd general election. You can read it here: mailchi.mp/a861f0df738a... (1/2)
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📣 End-of-Session Newsletter from Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) 📣
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s legislature met today to consider LRB-6707/1, a bill that spends most of Wisconsin’s $2.3 billion budget surplus on tax rebates for rich households, creates a new, less fair K-12 school funding system, and eliminates important sources of state revenue. The vote is no.
a press release from Rep Darrin Madison opposing a bill to spend most of Wisconsin’s state surplus, dated May 13, 2026
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Microsoft and other big tech companies are making big promises on data centers in Wisconsin, and that's fine, but promises are just that. Government and regulation must move deliberately -- we need to slow down and do the work to also move effectively. This should be common sense. (2/2)
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This is true -- and right now, there's little-to-nothing effectively regulating large data centers in Wisconsin. That's clearly unacceptable now. It's why we proposed Pause to Protect back in February, alongside our 2% of income cap on utility bills. shepherdexpress.com/news/feature... (1/2)
shepherdexpress.com
The Struggle Against Hyperscale Data Centers Across Wisconsin
Data centers are creating a crisis of public trust. They are treated as inevitable, but communities are clearly and loudly demanding we slow down, pause, and build real accountability.
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Dan Shafer @danshafer.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
NEW: I talked with @mkefilm.bsky.social Marketing Director Milan Zori about this year's festival, Milwaukee's terrific film community, the look and sense of place of the festival, and, both being big fans, we had to talk Bucks. Let's recombobulate: www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/podcast-mi...
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PODCAST: Milan Zori on the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival
And also, some Milwaukee Bucks talk (because we can't help ourselves).
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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 21/04/2026
Murphy’s Law: The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’
urbanmilwaukee.com
Murphy’s Law: The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
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WISN 12 News @wisn12news.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
It's pothole season in SE Wisconsin. Call 414-286-CITY to report your potholes in Milwaukee. But warning: DPW says it may take them a week or more to actually get to filling them.
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Isaac Rowlett @isaacrowlett.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Sandy Hook families dethroning Alex Jones by helping the @theonion.com take over Infowars so they can endlessly mock him and his deranged followers is exactly the kind of energy we need in 2026
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Our Pause to Protect data center moratorium was just shouted out on @620wtmj.bsky.social! (It was released back in February, but still hasn’t gotten a hearing in the Republican-controlled legislature.)
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Thankfully, we have a chance to do the right thing for Wisconsin, now. I enthusiastically support giving the people of Wisconsin the option to buy into BadgerCare. If done right, it will lower costs, reduce medical debt, and point the way towards truly universal care. (2/2)
Robert Craig of Citizen Action behind a lectern with a BadgerCare public option sign during a press conference at the WI Capitol’s Assembly Parlor.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
When the Affordable Care Act was debated and written (shortly after President Obama was first sworn into office!) we came very close to having a nationwide public healthcare option, for the first time. Unfortunately, it was bulldozed by the private healthcare industry. (1/2)
A sign reading “BadgerCare public option”Rep Supreme Moore Omokunde in a blue suit behind a lectern with a sign reading BadgerCare public option. There are several people behind him.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
This Saturday (3/7) at Kuumba Juice and Coffee in Riverwest! From 10am to noon. Our next District 10 Office Hours. Come with your questions, concerns, and ideas. All are welcome! RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/17oyb3...
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Thank you to the many folks who drove a long way to build power for these vital goals. Black History Month must be about racial justice, gender justice, and economic justice. Today that was clear. (4/
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
-Ensure everyone has access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare and mental health support -End mass incarceration -Protect and empower the voices of all Wisconsinites in the democratic process -Build resilient, sustainable communities with safe roads, clean air, and affordable housing (3/
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
A few important highlights: -Making housing affordable for all, increasing home ownership, and protecting tenants/renters from exploitation -Fully fund public schools, and hold voucher and charter schools accountable -Create pathways to economic independence and close the racial wealth gap (2/
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
This Black Advocacy Day, we announced the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus’s new policy platform. Black people in Wisconsin face unique challenges and have shared priorities — our policy platform reflects that, as the product of ongoing, intentional consultation with folks across the state. (1/
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Dan Shafer @danshafer.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
NEWS: Assembly Republicans left the Capitol mid-session to attend a fundraiser at the Madison Club hosted by Jobs First Coalition. This comes as Assembly Democrats are working to force votes on two bills that have been blocked by Speaker Robin Vos. www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/assembly-r...
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Assembly Republicans leave Capitol mid-session to attend fundraiser
Assembly Democrats have been pushing to force a vote on two bills that have been blocked by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, pictured here at the Madison Club, where a fundraiser is being held.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We shouldn't stop the 2025-2026 session until our work is done. Only Republican leadership is preventing these simple ways to save lives. Call Speaker Robin Vos at (608) 237-9133 or email at rep.vos@legis.wisconsin.gov. And share this, please! (2/2)
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The WI Socialist Caucus took a break from an Assembly floor session -- that's still happening, as of 7:53pm! -- to share the following: The WI Assembly is ready to pass: -Gail's law (AB 263), expanding early breast cancer screenings -A postpartum Medicaid care extension (1/2)
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Leftist Connection @leftistconnection.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We always knew it was never about getting the worst of the worst. It was racism all along. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
cbsnews.com
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 09/02/2026
ICE doesn’t make our communities safer.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 09/02/2026
Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance theonion.com/terrified-conservative…
Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Join Milwaukee Turners at Turner Hall. Join Voces de la Frontera. Use Voces' ICE verifier # to help prevent misinformation: 1-800-427-0213. Talk to your neighbors. We can and must learn from each other to meet fascism with love and solidarity. (3/3)
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
We're sharing this now for a very clear reason: ICE and CBP agents are still brutalizing the people of Minnesota, and their operations are already spilling into Wisconsin. Their strength is helping to keep *us* safe too -- but we need to keep building networks of support in MKE. (2/3)
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Last week, thirteen Wisconsin legislators joined for a Day of Solidarity with Minnesota. While I couldn't be there in person, I was honored to speak on behalf of our delegation to say, clearly: ICE must be stopped. And though we might not all agree on this yet, I believe it must be abolished. (1/3)
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Terre-Strial @terre-strial.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’” — The Nation
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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 03/02/2026
Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem buff.ly/opxWIIH
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Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem • Wisconsin Examiner
The decision comes just before hundreds of thousands of Haitians were at risk of losing work permits and deportation protections.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/02/2026
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
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Rep. Darrin Madison @darrinmadison.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
"'Across the country, the cannabis debate is over,' Rep. Darrin Madison said. Madison noted that the legal hemp industry has created 3,500 jobs and contributed $700 million to the Wisconsin economy to date." Read more here: www.greenstate.com/news/wiscons...
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Cannabis legalization could be coming to Wisconsin | GreenState
A Democratic bill to bring cannabis legalization to Wisconsin was announced, though it may face an uphill battle in the GOP-led legislature.
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Cannabis Wisconsin @cannabiswisconsin.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
www.marijuanamoment.net/wisconsin-de...
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Wisconsin Democratic Lawmakers Announce New Marijuana Legalization Bill To Promote 'People's Freedom' - Marijuana Moment
Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are unveiling a new bill to legalize marijuana in the state—though its prospects of passage remain dubious with Republicans still in control of both chambers of the legi...
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