Representative Darrin Madison

10/07/2026

Today, I had the privilege of meeting with undergraduate students at the LaFollette School of Public Affairs (along with my colleague Representative Nate Gustafson) to discuss the importance of building youth leadership *and* working across the aisle.

Rep. Gustafson and I agree we need to ban Automated License Plate Readers like Flock, and I look forward to working with him next session to get an effective, enforceable version of that bill passed. Where we're aligned, we can make positive change -- and in doing so, serve our constituents.

I look forward to having many more conversations like today's with the future, and present, leaders of Wisconsin.

09/22/2026

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re recognizing Hispanic workers and the moments they led that helped shape the labor movement.

In 1938, more than 10,000 pecan shellers in San Antonio, Texas, mostly Mexican American women, walked off the job after their employers cut their already-low wages.

The workers faced arrests and police violence during the three-month strike. After 37 days, they agreed to arbitration. The arbitration board later ruled in their favor, establishing higher wages and recognizing the International Pecan Shellers Union Local 172. 👊

09/17/2026

Next Saturday (9/26) starting at 10:00am @ North Division High School (1011 W Center St)!

The 10am-2pm event will include:

-Interactive workshops, youth and children's authors, mentoring and leadership experiences, community resources, family activities
-Literacy Village, an interactive space where children and families can experience reading, writing, storytelling, creativity, and the joy of literacy
-**Event organizers (Together We Create 4 Kids Milwaukee) plan to provide 400 laptops for eligible youth, along with books, school and literacy resources, and additional resources for families!**

Use the QR code in the attached graphic to register, volunteer, or sign up for a booth!! Or go to MilwaukeeCommunity2026.eventbrite.com

And please share this info with anyone who might be interested!

09/07/2026

Happy Laborfest and Labor Day all — especially to workers. (And thanks to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1473 for the good company!)

08/17/2026

Illinois’ done it. So have Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Missouri. Even Iowa allows some! 💚 Yet again, Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a bill to legalize both medical AND recreational ma*****na.

"Legalization is about freedom, the freedom of adults to make up their own mind, to make their own choice," Rep. Andrew Hysell (D - Sun Prairie) told WKOW.

The Democratic bill proposes legalizing recreational ma*****na for adults over 21 and medical ma*****na for anyone over 18 OR minors with parental consent.

The plan would raise nearly $300 million/year AND help farmers!

"Cannabis legalization can create thousands of new jobs, keep production in Wisconsin, and ensure this industry is built by Wisconsin farmers and businesses," Phillip Scott, the founder and president of Wisconsin H**p Farmers and Manufacturers Association, told WKOW.

📸: WKOW/ABC7

07/30/2026

Join us for our FREE NARCAN training at Falcon Bowl on August 5th to learn how to identify an overdose, test for Fentanyl, and most importantly - how to save lives!

We don't judge why you are here, we are just excited that you are learning with us! Join us and learn how to keep your friends, family, and the community around you a little bit safer because we are stronger together.

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources:

"The DNR will be updating the Wisconsin State Park System's Strategic Plan in 2026. The Wisconsin State Park System recently celebrated its 125th anniversary and contains approximately 125 unique properties. These properties offer a wide variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation and the enjoyment of Wisconsin’s vast natural resources.

The updated plan will summarize the system’s existing conditions, identify issues and opportunities, and develop a management strategy and direction for the next 10-years."

Find the link to the survey under PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITIES. The DNR will accept public comments via the survey until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.

There are only a few days left to share your feedback and contribute to the Wisconsin State Park System’s updated strategic plan.

Complete the online survey by Aug. 4 to help us identify issues and opportunities for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, recreation areas and trails over the next 10 years.

If you need the survey provided in a different format, please send us a direct message here on Facebook.

Find more information on the strategic plan update, including a link to the online input survey and a copy of the most recent plan, on our website: dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/strategicplan

07/27/2026

Housing advocates make a difference in shaping stronger, more equitable communities. If you’re passionate about expanding housing opportunities and learning more about the policies that impact our neighborhoods, consider applying to the Community Housing Academy.

This free, nonpartisan program is a great opportunity to connect with local leaders, build your knowledge, and help create housing solutions for Milwaukee.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.housingonward.org/housing-academy

07/24/2026

This week, Midwest Environmental Advocates joined the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental groups in filing a new lawsuit to prevent the construction of the Line 5 reroute.

This legal action stems from a judge’s finding that Enbridge was not eligible for permits to do work at four Ashland County stream crossings because it did not own the affected properties.

Enbridge sought a workaround by changing its permit applications and acquiring property interests at three of the four crossing locations while apparently granting the original landowners options to repurchase their properties. We argue that those property transactions amount to short-term leases of riparian rights, something that is not allowed under Wisconsin law.

The new lawsuit is separate from our broader Line 5 legal challenge, which remains pending in Bayfield County Circuit Court.

https://midwestadvocates.org/18974-2/

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