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.

A great example of Andrew’s commitment to education is his years advocating at the state and federal level for programs to drive student achievement, especially around early literacy. If a child is a proficient reader by the 4th grade, they are four times more likely to graduate high school on time.

At Save the Children, United States Programs and at the Reading Roadmap, Andrew championed supplemental literacy programs to help striving readers catch up to become proficient by the 3rd grade. It was through these types of reading programs that target low-income families to help them succeed academically.

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.

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.

Andrew worked for years advancing groundbreaking health policies including clean indoor air laws and using tobacco settlement dollars to fund programs to reduce tobacco use. Today Andrew continues to advocate policies to protect kids from the tobacco industry and supports the FDA’s proposed rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars to protect kids, advance health equity, and save lives

The labor movement brought us the 40 hour work week and family sustaining wages. People organized because they saw unions as a way to level the playing field between workers and employers. The result was a prosperous time in Wisconsin when working families enjoyed living wages and benefits, a secure retirement and access to quality, affordable health care and education for their kids.

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.

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.

Here in Wisconsin, Andrew has worked to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to all. He works with EducatorsRx, a nonprofit pharmaceutical cooperative that seeks to reduce prescription drug costs by replacing the profit incentive with a focus on quality of care. Last year, he orchestrated a study that showed how school districts, teachers and taxpayers would save money and improve health insurance benefits by creating a new state health insurance pool for school employees.

Small business is the lifeblood of America. According to federal data, Wisconsin has 406,766 small businesses, or one for every 8 people in the state. Therefore, fostering and supporting entrepreneurs is quintessentially American. And it’s critical for Wisconsin's 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.

I support the COVID-related policies and funding for small business. I know from my business colleagues its literally been the difference between employing people and staying in business or going under.

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.

In 2018, Andrew worked for the Wisconsin Justice Initiative to promote the legalization of cannabis and the decriminalization of its use, including the expungement for those arrested for nonviolent possession. He was able to help place cannabis initiatives on the ballot in many counties which showed strong public support for cannabis. Despite the public's support, the Republican legislature continues to block Governor Evers’ efforts to legalize.

Recently, Andrew has volunteered for the Wisconsin Cannabis Association educating and advocating for legalization. Wisconsin needs to join neighboring states by ending the systemic racism inherent in prohibition and reap the economic benefits of legalization.

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.

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.

Here in Dane County, Andrew and his business associates partnered with the Neutral Project to secure the approvals necessary to create an innovative 15- story building that represents a new model of sustainable, carbon neutral development. The “Baker’s Place” building will be Madison's first ever to utilize mass timber construction, rather than carbon-intensive concrete and steel. With designated affordable housing, retail space for local businesses, vehicle charging stations and designated public space, the new Baker's Place development will stand out as an exceptional addition to the rapidly growing East Washington corridor.