Lawrence faults Barrett over Medicaid cuts, renews Medicare for All push

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 674

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Just over 12 hours after declaring victory in the Democratic primary, political organizer William Lawrence was back on the campaign trail, gathering outside of the University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Hospital in Lansing with healthcare providers and residents slated to feel the impact from changes to Medicaid through the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, individuals enrolled in Medicaid, which provides health coverage to people with limited income, will be …

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