April 2023
Rep. Neubauer invites Racine Pastor for Assembly Opening Prayer
Members of the Wisconsin State Legislature may invite faith leaders from their
communities to deliver the prayer at the beginning of floor proceedings on session days. Today, Rep.
Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, introduced Pastor Ernest Ni’A, of Wayman AME Church in Racine, to
deliver the opening prayer.
Resolution Celebrating Legacy of Governor Tony Earl Passes Assembly
Following the passage of AJR 28, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement:
March 2023
Rep. Neubauer’s Pre-Session Statement
Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will meet for the third time since gaveling in on January 3rd to discuss and vote on legislation.
Democrats Want to Restore Roe - Nothing Less
Legislative Democrats joined Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and Dr. Kathy King to introduce legislation to Restore Roe in Wisconsin, repealing the 1849 abortion ban.
Rep. Neubauer Slams Disingenuous Abortion Exceptions Bill
Legislative Republicans circulated legislation to add exceptions for rape and incest in the first trimester to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Democratic Assembly Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Rep. Neubauer’s Remarks on AB 3 As Prepared
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following remarks as prepared regarding 2023 AB 3:
Statement on the 19th Annual State of the Tribes
Following the conclusion of the 19th annual State of the Tribes Address, delivered by Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairman Robert Van Zile, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on the Loss of Black Trans Lives
Over the last nine months, three Black transgender women have been murdered in Milwaukee. Their names are Brazil Johnson, Regina “Mya” Allen, and Cashay Henderson. The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement:
February 2023
Statement on Former Governor Tony Earl’s Legacy
Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding the passing of former Governor Tony Earl:
Democratic Leaders Agard and Neubauer Support Child Care Counts and Encourage Provider Outreach
Governor Tony Evers 2023-25 biennium budget proposal works to make childcare more accessible and affordable. The Governor’s proposal includes $340 million to provide a permanent investment in the Child Care Counts:
Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2023 Budget Address
Rep. Neubauer released the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Evers’ third Budget Address:
Rep. Neubauer Congratulates Chancellor Ford on a Fantastic Career at UW-Parkside
UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford announced today that she will be leaving the university to assume the leadership of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the announcement:
January 2023
Rep. Neubauer Reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address
Rep. Neubauer released the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Evers’ fifth State of the State Address.
Statement on Assembly Floor Session
Rep. Neubauer released the following statement after the conclusion of the Assembly floor session.
Rep. Neubauer and Democratic Colleagues Announce Amendment on Restoring Roe
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), and Tanya Atkinson of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin in a press conference on restoring reproductive rights in Wisconsin.
Rep. Neubauer Sworn In for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was sworn in for her third full term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
December 2022
Rep. Neubauer Announces 2023-24 Committee Assignments
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) unveiled her committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative session.
November 2022
Rep. Neubauer Unanimously Re-Elected Leader
Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held leadership elections for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was unanimously re-elected Democratic Leader.
October 2022
Republicans Again Ignore Will of the People
MADISON, Wis. - Today, Legislative Republicans gaveled in and out of Governor Evers’ special session to create a pathway for voters to overturn the archaic 1849 abortion law through establishing binding referendums in Wisconsin.
September 2022
Let the Voters Decide
MADISON, Wis - Today, Governor Tony Evers announced his intention to convene a special session of the legislature to allow the people of Wisconsin to put referenda on ballots and repeal the archaic, criminal abortion ban.
Rep. Neubauer Attends Inflation Reduction Act Bill Signing
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) attended the signing ceremony for the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House.
August 2022
Rep. Neubauer Stands in Solidarity with UW Nurses
MADISON, Wis - Last week, UW Health nurses voted to authorize a strike in response to the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority’s (UWHCA) choice not to recognize the UW Health nurses’ union. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response:
Rep. Neubauer Applauds Gov. Evers’ Surplus Plan
MADISON, Wis - Today, the Department of Revenue announced new surplus data, showing that Wisconsin is estimated to finish the biennium with more than $5 billion in the general fund. Governor Tony Evers announced his plan to support Wisconsin families with these dollars.
Rep. Neubauer responds to Speaker Vos firing Michael Gableman
MADISON, Wis - Today, Speaker Robin Vos (R - Rochester) announced that he has fired Michael Gableman and closed the Office of the Special Counsel. This news comes just days after Michael Gableman endorsed Vos’s primary opponent.
July 2022
Statement on SCOWIS Ruling on Ballot Drop Boxes
MADISON, WIS - Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling on ballot drop boxes:
June 2022
Rep. Neubauer Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on Dobbs
MADISON - Today, the United States Supreme Court released its formal opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson. Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the decision:
Statement on Special Session on Reproductive Rights
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the special session on reproductive rights:
Rep. Neubauer Appoints Judge Maryann Sumi to Wisconsin Ethics Commission
MADISON - Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced her appointment of Judge Maryann Sumi to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. Judge Sumi fills a vacancy after former Commissioner Awais Khaleel resigned from the position.
Rep. Neubauer Applauds Call for Special Session on Protecting Choice
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he is calling for a special session to protect reproductive healthcare in our state and eliminate Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban from 1849.
LGBTQ+ Legislative Democrats Celebrate Pride Month, Reflects on Missed Opportunities
MADISON - Today, on the first day of Pride Month, Democratic members of the Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus celebrate Governor Evers raising, for the first time, the Progress Pride Flag over the Capitol and call out their Republican colleagues for their LGBTQ+ record this legislative session.
May 2022
Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million more for Main Street
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced an additional investment of $25 million more into the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, which has helped businesses fill vacant storefronts in every county in Wisconsin.
Statement on Draft Supreme Court Opinion
MADISON, Wis. — Following the publication of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
April 2022
Racine unveils largest electric bus fleet in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the City of Racine unveiled a new fleet of nine electric buses, the largest of its kind in the state of Wisconsin.
Office of Environmental Justice will help Wisconsin build resilient communities
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice to facilitate collaboration across state agencies to provide strategies to promote environmentally just policies.
Rep. Neubauer Commends Wisconsin's Clean Energy Plan
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy released Wisconsin's new Clean Energy Plan.
Rep. Neubauer Celebrates Affirmation of RUSD Referendum Passage
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court handed down their decision to uphold Racine’s 2020 school referendum as passed by Racine voters.
Rep. Neubauer Celebrates $250K for Student Mental Health in Racine
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers announced the creation of the ‘Get Kids Ahead’ initiative to support school-based mental health services in classrooms across the state.
March 2022
Rep. Neubauer Applauds Main Street Bounceback Grant Program
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced that the Main Street Bounceback grant program has successfully helped fill vacant storefronts in all 72 counties in Wisconsin.
Rep. Neubauer Congratulates Rep. Billings on Election as Vice Caucus Chair
MADISON - Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted to elect Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) as Vice Caucus Chair. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response:
Rep. Neubauer Congratulates Rep. Subeck on Election as Caucus Chair
MADISON - Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted unanimously in favor of electing Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) as Caucus Chair. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response:
Representative Neubauer, Legislative Democrats Call on Speaker Vos to End Gableman Investigation
MADISON - Today, legislative Democrats sent a letter to Speaker Robin Vos calling for an end to the sham investigation headed by Michael Gableman. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on SCOWIS Redistricting Decision
MADISON - Today, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court handed down their decision on Wisconsin’s legislative redistricting process. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response:
Rep. Neubauer: Thank You Rep. Hintz
MADISON - Today, Representative Gordon Hintz announced his intention not to run for re-election. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response:
Michael Gableman’s Investigation Must End
MADISON - After the conclusion of Michael Gableman’s deceptive presentation to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
February 2022
Statement on Assembly Floor Session
MADISON - Following the conclusion of today’s Assembly floor session, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on Assembly Floor Session
MADISON - Following the conclusion of today’s Assembly floor session, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on State of the Tribes
MADISON - Following the conclusion of the annual State of the Tribes address, delivered by Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on Assembly Floor Session
MADISON - Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in anticipation of Assembly floor proceedings:
Democratic Leaders Force Republicans To Be Honest About 2020 Election
MADISON - Today, Assembly Democrats forced Republican leadership to go on the record about whether they support Assembly Joint Resolution 120 from Republican Rep. Tim Ramthun, which would attempt to illegally recall Wisconsin’s 2020 electoral votes:
Statement on Assembly Floor Session
MADISON - Following the conclusion of today’s Assembly floor session, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address
MADISON - Following the conclusion of Gov. Evers’ annual State of the State address, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Assembly Democrats Invite Front Line Workers To State of the State Address
MADISON, Wis. — For Governor Evers’ annual State of the State Address, Assembly Democrats invited front line workers as their guests of honor. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on Robin Vos’ Memo on Overturning the 2020 Election
MADISON - Following reports of Robin Vos’ attempt to learn how to overturn the 2020 election, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on GOP’s Election Bills
MADISON - Following the circulation of the GOP’s proposed legislation, which would make reckless changes to our election administration, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Statement on Senator Bewley’s Retirement Announcement
MADISON - Following Senator Janet Bewley’s announcement that she will retire at the end of her term, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
January 2022
Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Put More Money in Wisconsinites’ Pockets
MADISON - Following the announcement of Governor Evers’s plan to use Wisconsin’s record surplus funds to deliver relief to Wisconsinites and invest in our schools, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in support:
Leader Neubauer Statement on Assembly Floor Session
MADISON - Following the end of the Assembly’s floor session today, Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Rep. Neubauer: New Revenue Projections Indicate Strong Economic Recovery
MADISON - Following the release of today’s updated revenue estimates from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
State Unemployment Rate Reaches New Record Low
MADISON - Following the release of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing Wisconsin’s unemployment rate declined to yet another historic low of 2.8% in December 2021, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Republican Gun Bills Demonstrate their Misplaced Priorities
MADISON - Following the conclusion of today’s floor session, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Assembly Democratic Leader Neubauer: It’s Past Time to End Gableman’s Sham Investigation
MADISON - Yesterday, members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus introduced a resolution to end the Assembly Republicans’ sham investigation of Wisconsin’s 2020 election led by Michael Gableman.
Assembly Democratic Leader Neubauer Announces Appointments to Special Assembly Committee on Trade and Supply Chains
MADISON - Today, Speaker Vos and the GOP announced the creation of the Special Assembly Committee on Trade and Supply Chains. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced the following appointments:
Rep. Neubauer: GOP Bills Don’t Address Wisconsin’s Real Workforce Challenges
MADISON - Today, Legislative Republicans introduced numerous bills that fall flat in their goal of fixing Wisconsin’s workforce challenges. In response, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Representative Neubauer Takes the Reins as Assembly Democratic Leader
MADISON - Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) spent her first full day as Assembly Democratic Leader.
Representative Beth Meyers to Serve on the Joint Finance Committee
MADISON - Today, Assembly Democratic Leader-Elect Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced Representative Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) will be appointed to serve on the Legislature’s powerful Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the remainder of the legislative session.
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Tommy Thompson Resignation
MADISON - Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement on Tommy Thompson’s resignation as interim President of the University of Wisconsin System:
Rep. Neubauer: Reflecting on One Year Since the U.S. Capitol Attack
MADISON - Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.:
December 2021
Rep. Neubauer Elected Assembly Democratic Leader
MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement following her election as Assembly Democratic Leader.
Rep. Neubauer Thanks Rep. Hesselbein for her Mentorship and Leadership
MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement following Assembly Democratic Assistant Leader Dianne Hesselbein’s (D-Middleton) announcement that she will step down from her leadership position.
Rep. Neubauer Announces Run for Assembly Democratic Minority Leader
MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) today announced that she will run for the position of Minority Leader in the Wisconsin State Assembly’s Democratic Caucus.
