Strengthen consumer protections
House Democrats are committed to increasing consumer protections for Michigan residents. We voted to repeal Michigan's unfair and one-of-a-kind 1996 law that gives big drug companies total immunity when they sell dangerous drugs, such as Vioxx, that harm or kill our residents. We also are cracking down on identity theft, one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, by taking steps to protect our residents. In addition, we are tackling predatory lending and unscrupulous insurance companies that inflate consumers' rates based on their ZIP codes.
Lawmakers say money needed in Michigan to create jobs, urge Congress to act
- — November 10, 2009
Lawmaker to host informal discussion at Farmington Public Library
- — November 06, 2009
School Aid Budget deadline moved to June 1 to prevent future chaos
- — November 05, 2009
Penalties for crime against women, children will be among toughest in U.S.
- — November 05, 2009
Representative renews call for action on 'No Budget, No Pay' amendment
- — October 29, 2009
Bishop, Granholm hold schools, kids hostage with budget games
- — October 20, 2009
- — October 08, 2009
Lawmakers oppose cutting scholarships that serve 100,000 students
- — September 22, 2009
More than 40 attend lawmaker's coffee hour to share their questions, concerns
- — September 17, 2009
Residents invited to discuss their concerns, ideas in informal setting
- — September 01, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
- — August 26, 2009
Move brings Michigan's consumer protections in line with 46 other states
- — August 19, 2009
Lawmaker to meet with residents at Family Buggy Restaurant
- — July 28, 2009
Lawmakers, coalition work to position state as new energy leader, create jobs
- — July 27, 2009
Plan cracks down on companies that deny residents' legitimate claims
- — July 13, 2009
Plan signed into law in May will keep Michigan families in their homes
- — July 02, 2009
Plan targets discrimination by insurance companies, requires coverage
- — June 24, 2009
$138M in stimulus funds to aid workers at risk due to Senate inaction
- — June 23, 2009
Lawmakers send stronger plan back to Senate for action
- — June 18, 2009
Plan protects voters from anonymous calls, increases transparency in campaigns
- — June 16, 2009
Lawmaker to meet with residents at Panera Bread
- — June 04, 2009
Farmington Hills lawmaker to advocate for Michigan in national setting
- — May 19, 2009
Lawmakers pass plan to crack down on dangerous children's products
- — May 13, 2009
Legislation will encourage investment, development in low-income communities
- — April 30, 2009
Lawmakers urge other states to pull investments from hedge funds
- — April 30, 2009
Lawmaker to meet with residents in an informal setting
- — April 28, 2009
Lawmaker cites product recalls in calling for stronger consumer protections
- — April 21, 2009
Legislation cracks down on manufacturers that produce toxic toys
- — April 20, 2009
Brown, Barnett urge Michigan families to join the fight for autistic kids
- — April 08, 2009
Plan to open state spending to public scrutiny passes House
- — April 02, 2009
Plan to reform Michigan's utility laws now heads to Senate
- — April 01, 2009
Lawmakers call on Senate to stand up for Michigan residents, vote to end immunity
- — March 26, 2009
Lawmaker holds monthly listening sessions throughout community
- — March 25, 2009
Lawmaker meets with students at elementary schools in community
- — March 24, 2009
Event will help residents navigate unemployment system, get job training
- — March 23, 2009
House and Senate start drive to end drug industry immunity
- — March 18, 2009
Plan to protect, create jobs for Michigan workers now moves to Senate
- — March 12, 2009
Plan protects struggling homeowners who seek help to avoid foreclosure
- — March 11, 2009
House passes bipartisan plan to grow high-tech industries, create 21st century jobs
- — March 10, 2009
Lawmaker meets with area teens, praises their community involvement
- — March 10, 2009
Oakland Dems back plan to reward businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on using tax dollars to provide jobs for illegal immigrants
- — March 09, 2009
Performance by a cappella group kicks off Brain Injury Awareness Month
- — March 04, 2009
Move will build on existing credits to create 21st century jobs
- — March 03, 2009
Reforms take aim at special interests, financial disclosure, lawmakers who miss work
- — February 23, 2009
Comprehensive plan requires utilities to work with customers struggling with rising costs
- — February 19, 2009
Grant program provides incentives for teachers to stay in lower income districts
- — February 18, 2009
Plan protects homeowners, property values by providing time to find solutions
- — February 17, 2009
Representatives call for focus on job creation, renewable energy, streamlining government
- — February 04, 2009
Lawmaker to also serve on Agriculture, Tax Policy Committees
- — January 27, 2009
Plan to hire Michigan workers will help create jobs now
- — January 21, 2009
New lawmaker's first day focus: creating jobs, streamlining government
- — January 14, 2009