State Representative Andrew Hysell

06/24/2026

Four years ago, an activist U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In the Dobbs decision, the Court said American citizens have no individual right to privacy, which protects a person's right to control their lives and their bodies, under the United States Constitution.

This radical rewriting of over 50 years of jurisprudence was a wake-up call for me and my colleagues. We can't count on the United States Supreme Court to protect our rights anymore. Our state constitution is our last line of defense to protect individual rights, including the right to choose to have an abortion.

That's why I authored an amendment to our state constitution establishing a right to privacy. This amendment would fill the gap created by the Dobbs decision and protect our freedoms and our rights as Americans. All 25 freshman Democratic legislators joined as coauthors of this amendment because we know your personal freedoms shouldn't be subject to political interference, and we're more determined than ever to keep up the fight.

06/22/2026

A rapid increase in AI data center proposals and a lack of statewide rules have left our communities on their own to figure out what to do. It’s time for statewide leadership and clear regulations so we can make sure these data centers do not increase costs for Wisconsin utility ratepayers or damage the environment.

State Representative Andrew Hysell says Wisconsin should move toward statewide rules for AI data centers as communities raise questions about utility demand, water use, noise, ... Read more

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is both a celebration of freedom and a solemn reminder of the role we must all continue to play to keep our country free. Today, as we commemorate the full enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of slavery, we stand with Black Wisconsinites and communities across the nation in renewing our commitment to liberty and justice for all.

06/18/2026

Before running for office, I spent nearly two decades working in policy and advocacy. During that time, I saw elected officials make all kinds of policy choices. Too often, those choices delivered a short-term benefit but failed to solve the underlying problem.

That experience shaped how I approach public service. If I ever had the opportunity to make those decisions myself, I wanted to focus on structural reforms that create lasting change. People deserve real solutions to challenges like affordability, school funding, and property taxes—not temporary fixes that leave the same problems waiting for us year after year.

That's why I opposed the surplus deal.

On paper, it looked appealing. But it did not address the fundamental problem that Wisconsin does not return enough of the tax dollars our communities generate to adequately fund schools and local governments. Instead of fixing that structural imbalance, it relied on a one-time infusion of money while creating commitments the state could not sustainably afford in the future.

Wisconsin has long prided itself on responsible budgeting. Unlike Washington, D.C., we balance our budgets. We should continue making investments that are sustainable, predictable, and capable of delivering lasting results—not policies that provide temporary relief while leaving the underlying problem unresolved.

State Representative Andrew Hysell says Wisconsin’s failed surplus package should be a starting point for a broader conversation about property taxes, school funding, and how ... Read more

06/17/2026

I recently had the honor of recognizing Eastside Elementary School for their Purple Star designation alongside Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff! This award is given to schools that show an exceptional commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

Military families give so much to our state and our nation, and Eastside Elementary has gone above and beyond in supporting these students and their unique needs – I’m proud to see Eastside recognized as part of Wisconsin’s first class of Purple Star Schools for their important work!

06/16/2026

I stopped by the kick-off for the Community Schools 2026 Conference. It was great to see Sun Prairie's Jamie Racine and my colleague WI State Representative Angelina Cruz and her partner, Heidi. The conference will be held all day today at Memorial High School. There are over 40 Community Schools in Wisconsin and I hope, going forward, we can provide state support to keep the number growing!

06/14/2026

Did you know that Flag Day got its start right here in Wisconsin? On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted our national flag – and just over 100 years later, an Ozaukee County teacher’s assignment for his students provided the inspiration for what we now observe as Flag Day!

06/12/2026

I stopped by Jinx Coffee Co to grab a coffee and see the new Asteria Ice Cream. While doing so, I ran into Ann and Melissa from Sunshine Place. It was great to hear about their new strategies for coordinating services and the strong progress being made towards their capital campaign!

06/05/2026

Today, I’m wearing orange in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. In 2023, over 700 Wisconsinites died due to gun violence, and over half of these victims were young people under the age of 34 - this cannot be our status quo. I’m committed to working toward the common-sense, bipartisan solutions to this epidemic that our communities are asking for and deserve.

06/01/2026

Operation Fresh Start are Dane County nonprofit entrepreneurs!

OFS develops and implements innovative programs that train young adults to succeed in the construction industry and workplace generally, all while simultaneously providing needed new housing.