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July 2023

7/5/2023
Rep. Neubauer Responds to Governor Evers’ Action on 2023-2025 Biennial Budget Rep. Neubauer released the following statement following Governor Evers’ action on the 2023-2025 biennial budget:

June 2023

6/29/2023
Rep. Neubauer Statement on Budget Debate Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding the conclusion of debate on the 2023-2025 biennial budget:
6/16/2023
GOP Turns Backs on Wisconsin's Children In the early hours of June 16, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee voted to end Governor Evers’ essential Child Care Counts program, which has helped child care providers and working families alike in keeping child care in Wisconsin affordable and accessible.
6/14/2023
Statement on Floor Session Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding today’s floor session:
6/13/2023
Rep. Neubauer Responds to Speaker Vos DEI Comments Today, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced that the Joint Finance Republicans would be gutting $32 million dollars from the University of Wisconsin System’s budget request, funding that would have gone to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
6/8/2023
Democratic Leaders Agard and Neubauer Issue Statement on Tentative Shared Revenue Deal Today, Governor Tony Evers announced he and Republican leadership have reached a compromise on a shared revenue plan for our state. Senate Democratic Leader Agard (D-Madison) and Assembly Democratic Leader Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:

May 2023

5/17/2023
Statement on AB 245 Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding today’s floor session and AB 245:
5/5/2023
Democratic Leaders Agard and Neubauer Call on Joint Finance Committee to Fund Governor Evers’ $340 Million Proposal in Child Care Counts On Monday, May 8, we recognize ‘A Day without Child Care’ to highlight the significant role of child care providers in our communities and for our economy.

April 2023

4/18/2023
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.
4/18/2023
Resolution Celebrating Legacy of Governor Tony Earl Passes Assembly Following the passage of AJR 28, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement:

March 2023

3/22/2023
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.
3/21/2023
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.
3/15/2023
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:
3/14/2023
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:
3/14/2023
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:
3/1/2023
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

2/23/2023
Statement on Former Governor Tony Earl’s Legacy Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding the passing of former Governor Tony Earl:
2/16/2023
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:
2/15/2023
Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2023 Budget Address Rep. Neubauer released the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Evers’ third Budget Address:
2/2/2023
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

1/24/2023
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.
1/19/2023
Statement on Assembly Floor Session Rep. Neubauer released the following statement after the conclusion of the Assembly floor session.
1/17/2023
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.
1/3/2023
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

12/29/2022
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

11/17/2022
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

10/4/2022
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

9/21/2022
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.
9/13/2022
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

8/29/2022
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:
8/23/2022
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.
8/12/2022
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

7/8/2022
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

6/24/2022
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:
6/22/2022
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:
6/10/2022
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.
6/8/2022
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.
6/1/2022
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

5/10/2022
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.
5/3/2022
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

4/27/2022
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.
4/22/2022
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.
4/19/2022
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.
4/12/2022
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.
4/6/2022
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

3/31/2022
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.
3/23/2022
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:
3/16/2022
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:
3/8/2022
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:
3/3/2022
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:
3/3/2022
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:
3/1/2022
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

2/24/2022
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:
2/23/2022
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:
2/22/2022
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:
2/22/2022
Statement on Assembly Floor Session MADISON - Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in anticipation of Assembly floor proceedings:
2/17/2022
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:
2/17/2022
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:
2/15/2022
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:
2/15/2022
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:
2/3/2022
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:
2/1/2022
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:
2/1/2022
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

1/27/2022
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:
1/25/2022
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:
1/25/2022
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:
1/21/2022
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:
1/20/2022
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:
1/20/2022
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.
1/18/2022
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:
1/18/2022
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:
1/11/2022
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.
1/10/2022
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.
1/7/2022
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:
1/6/2022
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

12/20/2021
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.
12/17/2021
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.
12/15/2021
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.