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Darrin Madison
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28/Wisconsin 10th District State Representative🇺🇸 / Environmentalist 🌲/Liberate WI✊🏾/Democratic Socialist🌹 / Abolitionist ⛓️‍💥
This week, with Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Representative Francesca Hong, and many others, we released a bill creating a 2% income cap on utility bills for the people of WI who need it most.

Here are my remarks from Tuesday’s energetic rally at the People’s House (the Wisconsin State Capitol!)
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
**Our LAST 2025 Office Hours is *this Saturday* from 10am-noon at Kuumba Juice and Coffee (274 E Keefe Ave) in Riverwest!**

Stop by for a few minutes, or join for an open conversation about our work. Anyone and everyone is welcome.

RSVP HERE: www.facebook.com/share/1GrSNq...
November 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Union busting is disgusting.

These workers deserve a fair contract — Starbucks needs to work in good faith to make it happen.

Meanwhile, workers are calling for all of us to boycott Starbucks during the strike. Don’t cross the picket line!

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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.

Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.

Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The 2% Rate Cap Bill that Rep. Francesca Hong and I just introduced will cap monthly utility payments at 2% of income — for every household in Wisconsin. Period.

As it is phased in, this becomes a universal, automatic protection. No hoops. No humiliation. No one having to beg for relief. (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We are so excited to propose a 2% cap on utility bills for households in Wisconsin who need it most. This directly confronts the affordability crisis in Wisconsin, providing direct relief for those struggling with spiraling energy costs.
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This Saturday (11/8) at 9 AM the WI Legislative Black Caucus will be hosting our leadership summit to recap our statewide listening tour and continue our efforts to build a Black policy agenda for Wisconsin.

Location will be provided upon registration and confirmation:
linktr.ee/TheWisconsin...
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
WHEN: *Tomorrow starting at 10am*

WHERE: North Division High School (1011 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53206)

WHAT: Our Power, Our Future: Holding We Energies Accountable
Presented by Power Wisconsin Forward

Read more and RSVP here: powerwisconsinforward.com/our-power-ou...
October 31, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We had a fun, thoughtful discussion last night at the 5th WI Legislative Black Caucus town hall at the Beloit Public Library.

We’re building a Black policy agenda for Wisconsin — one that will uplift everyone
October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Amanda Seppanen is fundraising on a very short timeline to send students at La Escuela Fratney home with a food bag -- the goal is to provision all 530 students *tomorrow*, October 31st.

You can donate here (and/or share this post!) (1/3) gofund.me/8e64d55d4
Donate to Feed Milwaukee Students Amid Shutdown, organized by Amanda Seppanen
Given the ongoing government shutdown, local families here in Milwaukee receivin… Amanda Seppanen needs your support for Feed Milwaukee Students Amid Shutdown
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October 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Over the past month, the WI Legislative Black Caucus led a statewide listening tour to build a Black policy agenda for all to thrive — and to center Black voices in the policy making process.

You can find more information about the caucus’ work here: linktr.ee/TheWisconsinBlackCaucus
The Wisconsin Black Caucus | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus advocating for Black Wisconsinites' economic independence, civil rights & social justice in the State Legislature
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October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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On Day 27 of Republicans' federal government shutdown, Wisconsin OCI released new data showing many Wisconsinites will be forced to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars more each month for their healthcare coverage if Republicans don't extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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ICYMI: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resuming abortion services after nearly a month
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resuming abortion services after nearly a month • Wisconsin Examiner
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin said it is relinquishing its “Essential Community Provider” designation, so it can provide abortion services.
buff.ly
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Check out County Supervisor and State Rep Sequanna Taylor and myself talking about the imminent cuts to FoodShare/SNAP, a critical new detox facility, and the just path to legalizing cannibus in Wisconsin, interviewed by Tory Lowe on 101.7 The Truth yesterday.

youtu.be/1dfDHXt7l2E
📢 SNAP Cuts, Community Crisis & Cannabis Reform | Tory Lowe Show
YouTube video by 101.7 The Truth
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October 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our next Office Hours is *this Saturday* (10/25) at the Stone Creek Coffee in Glendale starting at 10am. It's at 6969 N Port Washington Rd.

Join us for an open conversation about our work, your ideas, and the future we're building together!

RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/1CrYZp...
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Trump promised he would reduce the burden of food insecurity faced by communities across the country.

But ten months in, our communities are facing a deeper food apartheid: a sudden lack healthcare access, and a federal governmental shut down due to his Administration's cruel indifference. (1/6)
October 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today, we met with superintendents and board members from the Nicolet Union, Glendale-River Hills, Maple Dale-Indian Hill, and Fox Point-Bayside school districts to talk about protecting and strengthening public education for *every* student.

It’s an ongoing, difficult, open conversation.
October 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Milwaukee area folks!

👉 Please take this 1-minute Climate & Flood Resilience Survey from the Wisconsin Department of Sustainability and Clean Energy:

docs.google.com/forms/d/1-AWQ_AglAT1j2XJbhHPT0C1P4a1eRXb4MWdeIceX80c/edit?usp=drivesdk
October 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This week, we honored first responders of all kinds — I'm so thrilled our office got the chance to uplift the work of Reggie Moore, Director of Violence Prevention Policy and Engagement for the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Comprehensive Injury Center (CIC).
October 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This is true and it's both 1) inhumane and 2) something that @govevers.wisconsin.gov can and should change asap.
October 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This Thursday (10/2) from 5-7pm @ Century City Tower (4201 N 27th Street MKE) is the last town hall in this statewide WI Legislative Black Caucus listening tour.

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1618527241...
September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thank you to Rep. Supreme Moore-Omokunde and Green Homeowners United for hosting this important info session on the resources available to people who've suffered harm from August's MKE-area flooding.

WHEN: Friday, September 26th @ 10am
WHERE: Via Zoom, register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Briefing: Using IRA Energy Incentives with Flood Disaster Resources. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
With additional limited resources available for disaster repair in the form of FEMA funds and SBA low/no-interest loans, plus some City funds, learn how additional funds from the Inflation Reduction A...
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September 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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The Prism Foundation, which gives out money to people and organizations helping Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ communities, has extended its annual application process to 10/13! Apply at theprismfoundation.org/grants
Prism Foundation | Grants — Prism Foundation (formerly GAPA Foundation)
Prism Foundation provides grants for projects and nonprofits that are positively impacting the Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ communities.
theprismfoundation.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Today is National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️ Your voice matters and your vote counts. Take 5 minutes to register or check your status at vote.gov. Democracy works best when we all participate. Every vote makes a difference!

#NationalVoterRegistrationDay #RegisterToVote #YourVoteMatters
Register to vote in your state | Vote.gov
Find the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It's a well-established, uncontroversial fact amongst *actual researchers of violent extremism* that the vast majority of that violence is done by white supremacist and far-right actors in the United States.

This is a cover up, and a lie. Another of many.
The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States.

🔗 www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.
www.404media.co
September 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
That's right!

Our second in a series of Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Town Halls is TONIGHT (9/16)!

WHERE: Greater Mt Eagle Missionary
929 State Street Racine, WI 53404

WHEN: Tuesday, September 16th from 5:00-7:00pm

RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/racine-tow...
September 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM