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.
Move brings Michigan's consumer protections in line with 46 other states
- — August 19, 2009
Proposal is second wave of legislation to help struggling homeowners
- — August 13, 2009
Detroit 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
Lawmakers develop strategy to bring grocery stores to the city
- — June 19, 2009
Creation of Michigan Promotion Fund to help expand 'Pure Michigan'
- — June 17, 2009
Representative calls on insurance companies to act in good faith
- — May 06, 2009
Representative will bring residents together for discussion, information
- — April 08, 2009
Lawmaker says designation may ensure high-quality education
- — April 02, 2009
Representative will bring residents together for discussion, information
- — March 25, 2009
Plan protects struggling homeowners who seek help to avoid foreclosure
- — March 10, 2009
'Hire Michigan First' plan rewards businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on using tax dollars to provide jobs for illegal immigrants
- — March 09, 2009
Representative wants to bring residents together for discussion, information
- — March 05, 2009
Plan will give homeowners more time to seek help, speak with lenders
- — February 17, 2009
- — January 01, 2009