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.
Wayne Co. lawmakers' Web sites tips on getting help with heating bills, cutting costs
- — November 19, 2009
School Aid deadline moved to June 1 to prevent future budget chaos
- — November 05, 2009
Senate gutting of education, health care, public safety takes state in wrong direction
- — October 30, 2009
Plan will drive out-of-state waste haulers away, protect state's water, economy
- — October 29, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
- — August 26, 2009
100,000 workers to lose unemployment lifeline unless Senate acts
- — August 24, 2009
Move brings Michigan's consumer protections in line with 46 other states
- — August 19, 2009
House plan helped land more than 100 new advanced battery jobs
- — August 13, 2009
Free event will feature special presentations and health screenings
- — August 06, 2009
Move sends $105.9 million to anticipated Brownstown plant, creates jobs
- — August 05, 2009
Legislators fight to support auto jobs, save residents money
- — July 31, 2009
Wayne 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
House plan signed in May will keep Michigan families in their homes
- — July 02, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
- — June 29, 2009
New high-tech facility will create more than 1,100 jobs, boost local economy
- — June 26, 2009
Wayne legislators vote to send stronger plan back to Senate for action
- — June 18, 2009
Lawmaker will serve on board of Downriver's premier classical music organization
- — June 16, 2009
Plan protects voters from anonymous calls, increases transparency in campaigns
- — June 16, 2009
Four fourth-grade students from 23rd District schools praised for 'Michigan Week' artwork
- — June 10, 2009
Lawmaker will discuss national education and environmental priorities with nation's leaders
- — June 03, 2009
Plan protects health of Michigan families
- — May 26, 2009
State tax breaks of almost $686,000 enable Michigan-based PEI to expand
- — May 20, 2009
'Green chemistry' will help boost economy and protect environment
- — May 19, 2009
House passes plan to help homeowners, sends it to Senate for quick passage
- — May 13, 2009
Reforms would protect people by prohibiting insurers from jacking up rates on sick
- — May 11, 2009
Plan leverages $138M in stimulus dollars to help workers hurt by down economy
- — May 05, 2009
Legislation aims to give more working residents opportunity to cast vote
- — April 30, 2009
Legislation will encourage investment, development in low-income communities
- — April 29, 2009
Legislation will protect residents, Great Lakes from toxic substance
- — April 22, 2009
Legislation cracks down on manufacturers that produce toxic toys
- — April 20, 2009
Severe Weather Awareness poster contest winner from Brownstown
- — April 03, 2009
Transportation funds will stimulate economy, get workers back on the job
- — March 26, 2009
Lawmakers call on Senate to stand up for Michigan residents, vote to end immunity
- — March 26, 2009
Much-needed state government reforms headed to Senate
- — March 25, 2009
$635M investment will get residents back to work, fund road improvements
- — March 18, 2009
State waits for Senate to protect jobs for Michigan workers, taxpayer dollars
- — March 12, 2009
Plan protects struggling homeowners who seek help to avoid foreclosure
- — March 11, 2009
Plan aims to build on existing credits; create more than 40,000 Michigan jobs
- — March 03, 2009
Lawmakers take aim at financial disclosure, public accountability
- — February 23, 2009
Credit will ensure the next generation of the auto industry stays in Michigan
- — February 18, 2009
Plan protects homeowners, property values by providing time to find solutions
- — February 17, 2009
Representative says lawmakers must share in sacrifice, help save state money
- — February 04, 2009
Lawmakers say focus must be job creation, boosting economy, bipartisanship
- — February 03, 2009
Freshman lawmaker also to serve on Education, Great Lakes and Environment
- — February 02, 2009
DEQ: 30% of trash dumped in Michigan comes from Canada, other states
- — January 30, 2009
New lawmaker on the job as Michigan's 95th Legislature convenes
- — January 14, 2009
New representative to hold first coffee hour in Woodhaven
- — January 13, 2009