Andrew Hysell

Defense / Veterans

Andrew believes our veterans have served us and now its time for us to serve them. As the Outreach Director for the Wisconsin Simmy Foundation, Andrew leads work to support our veterans’ mental health. The Simmy Foundation is dedicated to providing more holistic, non-pharmaceutical treatments for veterans suffering from conditions like PTSD, substance abuse and depression. Andrew has also worked with the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs and the award-winning Wisconsin Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program. Learn more

Drug Policy

Wisconsin needs to join neighboring states by ending the systemic racism inherent in prohibition and reap the economic benefits of legalization. Learn more

Economy

As a small business owner myself, I have felt the stress of meeting payroll, complying with rules and regulations all while trying to make the business profitable. I'll bring this perspective into my work as a state representative. Any new rules or regulations that affect small businesses must be closely scrutinized in terms of their practical impact. I feel that legislators who don't understand how challenging small business can be run the risk of inadvertently harming hardworking people and families by simply passing new laws in a vacuum. Learn more

Inflation has exploded and Wisconsin families face fast rising prices for basic items from eggs to fuel. The people hurting the most from these price spikes are the middle class and those already struggling to get by. In the short run, Andrew believes Wisconsin policymakers need to take concrete steps to offset price increases by helping people directly. It made no sense for Republicans to block Governor Ever’s effort to return surplus dollars to taxpayers. Learn more

In the long run to fight inflation, Andrew supports investing in Wisconsin manufacturing. We’ve given up our edge in the manufacture of goods that can be made here at home. By investing in our domestic capacity in emerging industries like green energy, we can build our economy and drive down prices. Learn more

I believe small businesses are the foundation of our country. I have owned and operated both for profit and non-profit small businesses and know the struggles our small businesses & their team's face. I'm here to build a bridge, not a wall. We need smarter regulation, increased opportunity and funding for small business growth, strategic tax reform, and an increased emphasis on entrepreneurship training for our youth and people of color. Learn more

Education

Wisconsin’s public education system is the foundation upon which our economy thrives. Without a robust, properly funded education system, we all suffer. That’s why Andrew supports fully funding education to ensure all students—regardless of race, geography or socioeconomic status—receive the support they need to succeed. Learn more

Environment / Energy

The existential threat of climate change must be addressed aggressively at all levels of society. Policy change promoting green, renewable energy, conservation and carbon capture is a priority. Also, we must take steps as members of our community to do what we can to protect and improve our environment. Learn more

Healthcare

The profit-incentive inherent in our medical system is creating an unprecedented level of medical bankruptcies and the rationing of care. Its time for our leaders to take strong action to reign in the costs of care and pharmaceutical drugs. Wisconsin needs to reject Republican politics and take back the Medicare dollars Wisconsin taxpayers are sending to Washington. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

It's not a surprise that the decline in union membership has tracked a decline in access to these components of a secure life. If elected Andrew will fight to restore collective bargaining rights and the prevailing wage, while also repealing Act 1, the right to work for less law. Learn more