Greta Neubauer

Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats

The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Election Results

Neubauer Wins Reelection

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.

Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue

It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?

Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps

Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.

DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature

National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.

In Racine Trump Blasts Immigration, Economy, Declares ‘I Love Milwaukee’

Denying his 'horrible city' comment and changing plan to stay in Chicago for RNC.

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election

But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.

Wisconsin Democrats Running Candidates In All But Two Races

A multi-decade high. But will it matter to their electoral prospects?

One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies

Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Pride Month

Mount Pleasant Resident Files Ethics Complaint Against Village President Over Dumping

Dave DeGroot accused of self-dealing to dump pond muck onto public property.

Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority

Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.

Republicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes

Two-day review session ends without any formal attempts.

Mount Pleasant Village President Dumps Private Waste on Public Land

Dave DeGroot skirts rules to help him and neighbors avoid hefty waste-hauling costs.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall

The bipartisan commission found organizers fell short of the signatures needed to force a recall.

Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump

Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?

Republicans Pass Evers’ Legislative Maps

Governor had promised to sign such a bill. Democrats warn of trickery.

Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps

But Gov. Tony Evers said he will veto proposal, which leaves Wisconsin Supreme Court in control.

Hesselbein & Neubauer Respond to Republican Proposal Making Abortion Less Accessible

Assembly Passes Broad Parental Rights Bill, Firearm Tracking Ban

Also bills on reciprocal credentialing and expanding definition in statute against strip search.

Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission

Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.

What To Expect in 2024 Legislative Session

Issues could include DEI, child care, medical marijuana and abortion referendum, Assembly leaders say.

Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package

Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.

State Republicans Now Pushing Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments

The GOP seeks to lock in policy wins by bypassing courts, governor.

New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County

New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson Regarding Brewers Stadium Maintenance Funding

Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol

Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.

Five Republicans Move To Impeach Elections Administrator

Meagan Wolfe says legislators willfully distorting the truth.

With Lawsuits Pending, Assembly Republicans Approve Redistricting Changes

Fight over gerrymandering now moves to Senate.

Rep. Goyke Statement on Joint Finance Committee Appointment

Rep. Deb Andraca Appointed to Joint Committee on Finance

Legislative Democrats on ‘Veto Watch’ after Gov. Evers Blocks 10 Bills

Republicans only need two-thirds of those present to override the governor’s veto

Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders

44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.

Gov. Evers, Democrats Announce Legislation to Repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era Criminal Abortion Ban

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

Rep. Robyn Vining Announces Committee Appointments Focused on Wisconsin’s Women, Children, Families, Health, and Small Business Community

Rep. Deb Andraca Announces Committee Assignments

State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever

Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.

Legislative Democrats Review Losses, Strategy

Party lost 4 more seats, hopes for compromise on some issues with Republicans.

Republicans Don’t Win Veto-Proof Legislature

Had to flip five Assembly seats and one Senate district and fell short.

Vos Fires Gableman, Ends Election Probe

'You are to refrain from representing that you are employed by the Wisconsin State Assembly.’

State GOP Lawmakers Reject Special Session on Abortion

GOP-controlled Senate adjourned in 15 seconds a special session to repeal 1849 law banning abortion.

LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride Amidst Rising Political Attacks

Gov. Evers commits to fight 'Don't Say Gay' bills and other legislation at Pride event.

Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?

Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.

Evers Creates Office of Environmental Justice

Office to ensure climate change doesn’t disproportionately harm low-income and minority communities.

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn

Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.

Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature

Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.

Gableman, Vos Sign New Contract on Election Probe

Judge orders Gableman to release 700 pages of documents from probe.

Assembly Passes Early Vote Counting Bill

A raft of election related bills passed, some adding additional requirements to absentee voting.

Assembly Passes MPS Breakup Bill

Plus a 'parental bill of rights' and several mandates for UW System.

Assembly Blocks ‘Recall’ of 2020 Electors

Resolution demanding recall killed in committee. Democrats insist Republicans vote on it.

Assembly Democrats Take The Long View

Youngest leadership team ever lays out its vision, hopes and concerns.

Evers Surplus Plan Offers Tax Rebate

$150 per person, plus child care tax credit and greater education funding. Republicans dismissive.

Democrats Propose Criminal Justice Reforms

Rejecting Republican ‘tough on crime’ approach as 'costly, ineffective.'

Republicans Push Pro-Gun Bills

Allowing guns to be carried on school grounds, in places of worship and by those as young as 18.

GOP Bill Cuts Social Safety Net To Boost Hiring

Republican lawmakers would restrict access to healthcare, food assistance and unemployment insurance.

Robin Vos ‘Selling Out Democracy’?

Hintz looks back at four years as Assembly minority leader and how Republicans ‘lost their way.’

Half of State Women Want To Quit Jobs

Compared to one-third nationally, survey finds. 68% of Wisconsin women workers feel stressed.

6 Wisconsin Pols to Watch in 2022

Their decisions could decide what kind of year it is.

Top 8 Capitol News Stories In 2021

And what a strange year it was.

Assembly Democrats Elevate New Generation

Youth, diversity on the rise. But Rep. Anderson offers protest on workplace disability issue.

Assembly Democrats Elect Neubauer As Leader

Will succeed Gordon Hintz, with Rep. Kalan Haywood as assistant minority leader.

Rep. Neubauer Elected Assembly Democratic Leader

Democrats’ Revolving Door Swings Again

Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz's decision to step down the latest of many leadership changes.

Hintz Will Quit As Assembly Minority Leader

Democrat will resign position in January, cites need to spend more time with family.

Jessica Katzenmeyer Racks Up More Endorsements From Across Wisconsin

Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change

Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'

Racine business wins fall Mini-Makeover Contest

Plush Clothing to receive merchandising makeover with help from WEDC

How Biden Plan Could Help State

Two intertwined bills would pay for roads, bridges, energy grid, replacing lead pipes, much more.

State Legislature Debates Anti-Racism, Anti-Sexism Education Bills

Critical Race Theory discussed during debate. One bill requires instruction materials be made public.

GOP Tax Cuts Benefit Wisconsin’s Wealthiest 25%

75% of state's households get less than $7 a week on average from proposed tax cuts.

Can We Please Discuss Criminal Justice Reform?

Democratic legislators plead with Republicans, who cut off any attempt to discuss reforms.

GOP Lawmakers Cut Evers’ Public Land Funding

Stewardship program funds the purchase of land for public use, recreation.

Can We Talk About Marijuana? Democrats Ask

GOP legislative leader won’t allow a vote or even discussion of medical marijuana.

Republicans Slash Evers Education Budget

Reduction in spending could mean state loses $1.5 billion in federal pandemic relief funding for education.

GOP Budget Lifts UW Tuition Freeze

Committee votes to end tuition freeze on undergraduate students maintained for 8 years.

Republicans Gut Housing, Homeless Aid

Finance committee rejects Evers' proposals, legislator calls it “embarrassing.”

Dems Object to GOP Slashing State Budget Provisions

Sen. LaTonya Johnson challenges cuts to Black History Museum.

Public Testimony Backs Evers Budget

Hearings held only in state’s smaller cities but Evers budget favored 284 to 30 by speakers.

Bills Cap Predatory Lending at 36%

Average payday interest rate is 517%. Industry has given generously to legislators

Democrats Call for Virtual Joint Finance Hearing

Pandemic created 'significant barriers’ for many citizens who couldn’t attend in-person hearings.

Legislature Often a Family Affair

Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.

Parties Bash Heads on State Budget

Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.

Republicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid

MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.

JFC Democrats: Republicans Attempt to Distract and Undermine Badger Bounceback Budget’s Investments

Legislature’s Budget Roadshow Coming Soon

Since 1985 regional budget hearings have been held. Planned for April, all in small towns.

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

Republican Refusal to Expand BadgerCare Could Cost State $1 Billion in Additional Funding

Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounceback Agenda Receives Bipartisan Praise, Support

PPP Business Expense Tax Break Approved by Committee

Democrats tried to narrow the tax break on expenses paid for with federal relief money.

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count

Assembly Candidate Joel Jacobsen calls for change after opponent Robin Vos’ earns the top spot on the “Conservation Dishonor Roll”

Wisconsin Leaders Blast Women for Trump Bus Tour for Campaigning During Pandemic

Newly Out Legislator Sees Hope

Rep. Greta Neubauer joins a growing list of out LGBTQ legislators around the country.

Barnes Holds First Climate Change Conversation

The Lt. Gov. said citizens "called on elected officials to act."

Can State’s Energy Go Carbon Free by 2050?

Legislators and PSC leader consider Evers' 30-year goal for Wisconsin.

Back From Madrid, Barnes Pushes Climate Policy

Lt. Governor attended international climate conference, envisions state as a climate policy leader.

Behold the Democratic Green Team

“Forward on Climate” package includes bills on green banks, weatherizing schools.

Gov. Evers Announces Legislative Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change

Evers Calls Special Session on Guns

Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.

Assembly Democrats Launch Podcast: Some Assembly Required

Podcast will let the public hear about important issues and get to know legislators

Rep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda

"As an out gay man, I am proud to stand by my fellow LGBT legislators today to present the Equality Agenda in honor of Pride Month."

Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags

Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.

Supreme Court Race Too Close to Call

Hagedorn claims victory, recount likely.

Neubauer Downplays Her Democratic Ties

Traditional campaign for Supreme Court stressing experience, endorsements by judges.

Hagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson

Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.

Rep. Greta Neubauer and WI Working Families Hold Town Hall Meeting in Speaker Rovin Vos’ District

Residents voiced concerns about extraordinary session; Vos’ work to subvert will of voters

Gerrymander Caused Women Assembly Losses?

27 women Democrats running for Assembly lost, women leaders point to gerrymandering.

Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court

Former attorney for Walker wants seat held by retiring justice Shirley Abrahamson

Sarah Godlewski wins Democratic nomination for State Treasurer

Godlewski is ready to work with Tony Evers and the whole Democratic ticket as they head into the general election.

Sarah Godlewski earns key endorsement from End Citizens United

Godlewski is the first statewide candidate in Wisconsin to earn this major endorsement.

Foxconn Deal Has Divided the State

Even Republicans disagree about the deal.

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.

Barnes Campaign: Endorses Randy Bryce for Congress

Will speak at Saturday rally in Racine

Connecting Workers with Career Opportunities

RTA Builds Transportation Options in Southeastern Wisconsin

Democrats Triumph in Special Elections

The gains our great candidates made in traditionally Republican territory are further proof of the growing Democratic wave building here in Wisconsin and across the country.