Lawrence Andrea

Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Correspondent at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Washington correspondent @journalsentinel | @PulitzerCenter grantee | @uwmadison alum

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Federal budget could shift as much as $300 million in costs to Wisconsin for SNAP benefits

2 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Lawrence Andrea

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services estimated the state would be responsible for $315 million a year in SNAP costs under the current U.S. budget plan. Republicans on Capitol Hill are aiming to cut about $230 billion nationally from SNAP as they seek to slash government spending to extend President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
Major changes could be coming to BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid in Wisconsin. Here's what to know

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Laura Schulte |Sarah Volpenhein |Lawrence Andrea

MADISON – Republicans in Congress are pursuing major cuts to Medicaid that could cause tens of thousands of Wisconsin's poorest residents to lose BadgerCare Plus coverage. The U.S. House passed a Republican bill early on May 22 that would slash hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid, part of broader spending reductions to help pay for President Donald Trump's priorities on tax cuts and border security. The bill now goes to the Senate, which plans to make changes.
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden pitches ending spring elections after series of Republican losses

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Molly Beck |Lawrence Andrea

Rep. Derrick Van Orden said at the Republican Party of Wisconsin's annual convention that state legislators should discontinue spring elections. Van Orden's comment came after a liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate scored a double-digit victory in April in a race that gave liberals control of the court. Eliminating spring elections would upend the state's system of voting, which separates partisan and nonpartisan races by season.
Democrat Randy Bryce, known as 'Iron Stache,' is launching a challenge to Rep. Bryan Steil

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lawrence Andrea

Randy Bryce is taking another shot at a run for Congress. The Democratic labor advocate and former ironworker known as Iron Stache, who gained national attention in 2018 with his campaign against then-Speaker Paul Ryan but eventually lost to current U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, said he is launching a new campaign for Wisconsin’s southeastern 1st Congressional District.
Democrat Randy Bryce, known as 'Iron Stache,' is launching a challenge to Rep. Bryan Steil

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Lawrence Andrea

Randy Bryce, a Democrat, is launching a campaign for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. Bryce previously ran against Paul Ryan in 2018 but lost to the current representative, Bryan Steil. Steil, a Republican, has a significant fundraising advantage over Bryce. Randy Bryce is taking another shot at a run for Congress.
Divisions over Trump's 'big beautiful bill' on display at the Wisconsin Republican convention

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Lawrence Andrea

In speeches to state party delegates, Wisconsin's congressional Republicans delivered starkly different messages on the sweeping House budget framework as Republican seek to extend the 2017 tax cuts. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who has emerged as a top critic of Trump's so-called "one big, beautiful bill," said the bill "isn't what it's advertised to be" and doesn't cut enough spending.
Wisconsin Republican convention delegates back resolution to enforce strict 1849 abortion law

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Lawrence Andrea

Wisconsin Republican delegates at their state convention approved a party resolution calling for the state to enforce an 1849 abortion law. The May 17 vote carries no authority, but it reflected a willingness from grassroots Republicans in the state to embrace a position on abortion at odds with some of the state’s top party leaders. Some of Wisconsin’s top elected Republicans have said the issue should be up to individual states and have largely declined to take a stance.
Wisconsin Republican convention delegates back resolution to enforce strict 1849 abortion law

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lawrence Andrea

ROTHSCHILD – Wisconsin Republican delegates at their state convention approved a party resolution calling for the state to enforce an 1849 abortion law — a stance that touches on an issue that has caused trouble for the party in recent elections. The May 17 vote carries no authority, but it reflected a willingness from grassroots Republicans in the state to embrace a position on abortion at odds with some of the state’s top party leaders.
Top Wisconsin Republicans urge easing of party divisions. 'You're not going to win being disunified'

2 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Lawrence Andrea

Wisconsin Republicans are grappling with internal divisions and seeking unity after recent election losses. Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Derrick Van Orden urged party members to put aside their differences to improve election outcomes. Party Chairman Brian Schimming faces potential challenges to his leadership amid concerns about fundraising and election performance. Republicans acknowledge the need to find a winning strategy without Donald Trump on the ballot in future elections.
Top Wisconsin Republicans urge easing of party divisions. 'You're not going to win being disunified'

2 weeks ago | eu.jsonline.com | Lawrence Andrea

Wisconsin Republicans are grappling with internal divisions and seeking unity after recent election losses. Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Derrick Van Orden urged party members to put aside their differences to improve election outcomes. Party Chairman Brian Schimming faces potential challenges to his leadership amid concerns about fundraising and election performance. Republicans acknowledge the need to find a winning strategy without Donald Trump on the ballot in future elections.

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