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' plan speeds up forfeiture process, protects neighborhoods
- — October 22, 2009
Insulting "Illegal Alien" Halloween costume promotes hate, intolerance
- — October 21, 2009
Company has 90 days to vacate Detroit's Riverside Park
- — October 05, 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 20, 2009
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 lawmaker unveils plan, joins residents to protect their health and enjoyment of property
- — August 10, 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
U.S. and Canadian lawmakers, local leaders united against second Span
- — June 26, 2009
Lawmaker applauds decision to suspend Ambassador Bridge Second Span project
- — June 15, 2009
Lawmaker: legislation will target drug houses, keep residents and communities safe
- — May 06, 2009
Legislation will allow use of video cameras in adult foster care homes
- — April 21, 2009
Lawmaker: Residents' outcry pushes city council to ask for environmental study
- — April 14, 2009
Lawmaker calls for action by city and state officials to restore road layout
- — April 02, 2009
Residents' dedicated opposition pushes EPA to reexamine bridge expansion
- — March 24, 2009
Next up: House to vote on bill requiring disclosure of interest rates, hidden fees
- — March 19, 2009
Lawmakers hope plan will renew hall expansion discussion, protect jobs
- — March 13, 2009
Plan protects struggling homeowners who seek help to avoid foreclosure
- — March 11, 2009
City officials announce refusal to renew Systematic Recycling permit
- — March 04, 2009
Lawmaker expresses concern over potential renewal of Systematic Recycling permit
- — February 18, 2009
Plan will give homeowners more time to seek help, speak with lenders
- — February 18, 2009
Plan will give homeowners more time to seek help, speak with lenders
- — February 17, 2009
Consumer protection bill requires disclosure of interest rates, hidden fees
- — February 05, 2009
- — January 01, 2009