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.
Lawmaker's model for state contracts restores transparency, accountability
- — November 13, 2009
Corporations, CEOs will be held accountable for unfair practices, legislators say
- — August 14, 2009
Secret robocall smear tactics won't stop lawmakers from fighting for Michigan families
- — July 21, 2009
Plan cracks down on companies that deny residents' legitimate claims
- — July 13, 2009
Jackson lawmaker's plan would increase number of Agriculture Renaissance
- — June 25, 2009
Legislation aims to ensure food quality by raising standards on animal care
- — June 19, 2009
Lawmaker calls on Senate to take action on additional government reforms
- — March 31, 2009
State government reform package now heads to Senate
- — March 25, 2009
Plan protects homeowners who seek help to avoid foreclosure
- — March 11, 2009
Lawmaker's plan will rename M-188 and a portion of M-50
- — March 10, 2009
Simpson lauds plan that rewards businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on using tax dollars to provide jobs for illegal immigrants
- — March 09, 2009
Move will build on existing credits to create 21st century jobs
- — March 03, 2009
Thumb-area sugar, bean, flour and ethanol giants help Ag Chair educate members
- — February 27, 2009
Home Foreclosure Prevention Act ensures homeowners are aware of their options
- — November 13, 2008
Bipartisan pact will attract renewable energy industry, help businesses grow
- — September 18, 2008
Measure increases transparency of funds for elected officials' legal defense
- — September 16, 2008
Plan will restore integrity to Legislature and faith in government
- — August 22, 2008
Simpson: Resignation can help get region, state economy back on track
- — August 15, 2008
House passed legislator's plan to reward businesses that hire state workers in May
- — August 13, 2008
- — June 24, 2008
Home Loan Protection Act will safeguard Michigan homeowners
- — June 18, 2008
- — June 11, 2008
Hundreds of projects will get Michigan back to work, boost local economies
- — May 29, 2008
'Hire Michigan First' will boost economy, crack down on hiring illegal workers
- — May 20, 2008
Hundreds of projects would get Michigan back to work, boost local economies
- — April 30, 2008
- — April 25, 2008
Governor signs SmartZone legislation today, which could stimulate economic development and additional investment
- — April 23, 2008
Global manufacturer moving Indiana, Missouri operations to Michigan
- — April 22, 2008
- — March 05, 2008
Many working families may not know they qualify for special tax benefit
- — March 03, 2008
Waterloo Police Explorers testify at hearing
- — February 28, 2008
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- — February 22, 2008
Bill will require MCCA to comply with Open Meetings Act, add public members
- — February 21, 2008
Bills require companies to improve efforts to avoid potentially deadly loss of power
- — February 18, 2008
Bipartisan package requires mortgage loan officers to register with state
- — February 13, 2008
Low-interest loan to fund construction will save taxpayers $21 million
- — February 11, 2008
Legislation also ensures illegal immigrants cannot obtain licenses
- — February 07, 2008
Innovative plan will create jobs, promote renewable energy, move Michigan forward
- — January 29, 2008
Plan streamlines process, reduces stress for fixed-income residents seeking deferrals
- — January 24, 2008
Letting them use state's bulk purchasing power will protect Michigan firms, create jobs
- — January 16, 2008
- — December 21, 2007
- — December 13, 2007
Money keeps life-saving 911 centers operating to respond to emergencies
- — December 12, 2007
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- — December 11, 2007
Plan to protect residents from secondhand smoke now heads to Senate for approval
- — December 05, 2007
- — November 28, 2007
NCSL founded to improve effectiveness of state legislatures
- — November 19, 2007
Lawmaker's tour of firm highlights importance of investing in local communities
- — November 16, 2007
Plan punishes those who hire undocumented workers, protects Michigan jobs
- — November 15, 2007
Bills holding drug companies accountable sitting in Senate, denying residents millions
- — November 09, 2007
- — October 30, 2007
- — October 29, 2007
Funding will help districts keep class sizes low, invest in technology
- — October 25, 2007
Plan ends free ride for judges, auditor general, state agency directors
- — October 24, 2007
New project will create 25 new jobs
- — October 22, 2007
Plan aimed at boosting consumer protections also bans lavish gifts to doctors
- — October 22, 2007
State funding will help residents retain jobs, businesses avoid outsourcing
- — October 17, 2007
Study shows MIS has annual fiscal impact of $400 million
- — October 16, 2007
New program helping families avoid foreclosure will boost economy
- — October 12, 2007
Plan provides funding mechanisms for treatment, evidence gathering
- — September 06, 2007
Home Loan Protection Act will protect Michigan homeowners
- — August 31, 2007
Dowding CEO says new project will bring 358 jobs to area
- — August 24, 2007
'Charlie's Bill' requires employers to provide paid bereavement leave
- — August 22, 2007
Job-creation initiative rewards businesses that hire Michigan workers
- — August 13, 2007
Simpson blasts Senate for stonewalling tough anti-trash plan
- — July 24, 2007
Phones will be sold for phone cards to help bring military families closer
- — July 19, 2007
- — July 16, 2007
Plan to attract investment, reward job creation will propel Michigan forward
- — July 12, 2007
Package cracks down on diversion, selling Michigan water for profit
- — July 02, 2007
- — June 20, 2007
Manufacturers get 67% cut; commercial businesses get 23% cut
- — June 14, 2007
Plan offers over $600M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — June 13, 2007
Plan boosts renewable energy production and aids in fight against global warming
- — June 11, 2007
- — May 29, 2007
- — May 21, 2007
Lawmaker, state police officers focus on dangers of Internet predators
- — May 17, 2007
Over $2.8 million in tax credits key in firms' decision to invest millions locally
- — May 15, 2007
Bill requires state to replace any hunting land it sells off
- — May 03, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — May 02, 2007
Grants can improve education, health outreach, community services
- — April 30, 2007
Dems raise dumping charge to attack economics of trash trade
- — April 18, 2007
Lawmaker says MI taxpayers can't afford to offer a free ride
- — April 16, 2007
- — April 13, 2007
Representative says focus should be on fixing state's budget crisis
- — April 11, 2007
State House passes legislators' proposal to extend protection
- — March 29, 2007
Plan offers strategy to tap massive potential of Canadian, N. American trade
- — March 23, 2007
Legislation will restore integrity to House, residents' faith in government
- — March 22, 2007
Millions of Michigan workers will have access to a secure retirement
- — March 19, 2007
Legislation to spur home sales, jumpstart Michigan's economy
- — March 14, 2007
"Robocallers" would need to identify themselves or face punishment
- — March 13, 2007
Plan suspends 'pop-up tax' on home sales, protects homeowners in tough times
- — March 12, 2007
Supplemental budget also maintains funding for troopers, Corrections
- — March 09, 2007
Plan ends health care for life for lawmakers, cuts budget by over 5 percent
- — March 05, 2007
Proposals include tax cut for businesses, tax break for auto buyers
- — February 28, 2007
- — February 27, 2007
Bills will hold companies accountable for drugs that harm or kill
- — February 14, 2007
Proposed bills will hold companies accountable for harmful drugs
- — February 13, 2007
Rep. hails plan to invest in alternative energies, create highly skilled workforce
- — February 06, 2007
Resolution acknowledges Jackson-born coach’s historic achievement
- — February 05, 2007
Plan attacks economics of Canadian, out-of-state trash trade
- — January 31, 2007
- — January 23, 2007
Rep. also to serve on Commerce, Insurance, Tourism committees
- — January 23, 2007
Leading priorities: Affordable health care, end to drug immunity, ethics reform
- — January 22, 2007