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.
Plan positions state to be a leader in advanced technology
- — November 13, 2009
Plan to reform 'anchor zones' will attract businesses, diversify Michigan's economy
- — November 12, 2009
Passage of $30M in grants further positions Michigan as energy leader
- — November 05, 2009
Plan allows owners to transport firearms to get them licensed
- — October 30, 2009
Plan to overhaul Department of Agriculture weakens industry, removes oversight
- — October 12, 2009
Correctional facility scheduled to close due to budget cuts on Oct. 31
- — October 01, 2009
Lawmaker's plan ensures service members would not need out-of-state license
- — September 29, 2009
Federal funds would be used to refurbish buses with hybrid technology
- — September 18, 2009
Plan would allow residents to drop off yard waste at landfills
- — September 17, 2009
Move to streamline state government will save taxpayer dollars
- — September 16, 2009
Current funding for beach monitoring insufficient for Michigan's needs
- — September 09, 2009
Broadening high school math requirements paves way for job preparation
- — September 03, 2009
Panel to focus on funding solutions that enable all Michigan students to succeed
- — September 02, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
- — August 26, 2009
Infrastructure improvement plan will hasten repairs, prevent blackouts
- — August 25, 2009
Bay City lawmaker to co-host community event with Bay County REALTOR® Association
- — July 29, 2009
Legislation would increase number of Agriculture Renaissance Zones
- — June 26, 2009
Legislation aims to ensure food quality by raising standards on animal care
- — June 19, 2009
Cost-saving measure could save taxpayers about $2 million
- — June 18, 2009
Lawmaker to be joined by DELEG, utilities to help consumers save money
- — June 17, 2009
Plan protects residents, cracks down on re-use of needles, other medical supplies
- — June 12, 2009
Legislation allows struggling farmers to take advantage of renewables, tax breaks
- — June 09, 2009
MISS DIG system provides residents with a simple way to notify utility companies
- — June 04, 2009
$12.7 million in stimulus funding to be used for construction of new terminal
- — June 03, 2009
Bay City lawmaker recognized by poll of colleagues, officials
- — June 02, 2009
House plan will use $194 million from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
- — May 21, 2009
Resolution promotes effort to protect pollinators, Michigan agriculture
- — May 15, 2009
MMA honors Bay City lawmaker for support of Michigan manufacturing
- — May 13, 2009
Reforms would protect people by prohibiting insurers from jacking up rates on sick
- — May 11, 2009
Lawmaker stands up for farmers struggling with the economic downturn
- — May 08, 2009
Lawmaker aims to reform 'anchor zones,' diversify Michigan's economy
- — May 06, 2009
Bay City lawmaker looks to address inequity between leased, owned property
- — May 01, 2009
Lawmaker serves as Chair of House Energy and Technology Committee
- — April 30, 2009
Lawmaker backs bipartisan plan to protect rights of residents
- — April 28, 2009
Plan part of comprehensive effort to hold lawmakers accountable, reform government
- — April 01, 2009
Plan to protect consumers from winter utility shutoffs passes House
- — March 31, 2009
Much-needed state government reforms headed to Senate
- — March 26, 2009
$250M in tax credits will encourage suppliers to consolidate in Michigan
- — March 26, 2009
Plan to help Michigan's credit unions remain competitive, benefit schools and others
- — March 20, 2009
Bay City lawmaker's plan will help construction industry handle struggling economy
- — March 19, 2009
'Hire Michigan First' to protect jobs for Michigan workers, taxpayer dollars
- — March 12, 2009
'Hire Michigan First' plan rewards businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on use of tax dollars to provide jobs for illegal immigrants
- — March 09, 2009
Lawmaker's plan clarifies dispute resolution process for customers, providers
- — March 04, 2009
Thumb-area sugar, bean, flour and ethanol giants help educate members
- — February 27, 2009
$2.3 billion plant will spur economic investment in the area, create jobs
- — February 26, 2009
Comprehensive plan requires utilities to work with customers struggling with rising costs
- — February 19, 2009
Plan protects homeowners, property values by providing time to find solutions
- — February 18, 2009
Lawmaker's plan places new penalties into state's sentencing guidelines
- — February 11, 2009
Bay City lawmaker will work to protect consumers from utility shutoffs
- — February 06, 2009
Online guide provides visitors with information about money-saving tax credits
- — February 06, 2009
Lawmaker to play a key leadership role in crafting bipartisan solutions
- — February 02, 2009
Lawmaker to also serve on Banking, Tax Policy, Agriculture Committees
- — January 28, 2009
93-year-old World War II veteran froze to death inside his home
- — January 27, 2009
Community event will focus on benefits and assistance available to veterans
- — January 13, 2009
Legislative update to include community news, current events
- — January 12, 2009
Plan will provide a voluntary income tax checkoff option for residents
- — January 09, 2009
Plan provides tax credits for companies to promote hybrid, fuel-efficient vehicles
- — December 30, 2008
Plan to combat muck in Saginaw Bay headed to Governor
- — December 29, 2008
Plan will remove barriers for active service members, law enforcement officials
- — December 23, 2008
Plan will strengthen penalties on fraudulent real estate appraisals
- — December 22, 2008
Taxpayers will have convenient, voluntary income tax checkoff option
- — December 16, 2008
Bay City lawmaker is recipient of annual 'Governmental Leadership Award'
- — December 15, 2008
Plan will require voters' consent for surcharge increases
- — December 15, 2008
Lawmaker's plan will protect sugar beet growers, speed delivery
- — December 11, 2008
Change will bolster farmers' sales, children's health
- — December 10, 2008
Plan positions Michigan to become an alternative fuels powerhouse
- — December 09, 2008
Polling sites would be open for three days before Election Day to increase access
- — December 05, 2008
Credit available for residents who buy energy efficient homes, make "green" renovations
- — December 04, 2008
Bay City lawmaker's plan will aid struggling local governments
- — December 04, 2008
Bay City lawmaker's plan will help stem foreclosure epidemic
- — November 12, 2008
Bay City lawmaker's plan will create energy property tax exemption
- — November 10, 2008
Bipartisan pact will attract renewable energy industry, help businesses grow
- — October 06, 2008
Plan will prevent property taxes from increasing when home values decrease
- — September 26, 2008
Plan will help struggling homeowners facing foreclosures
- — September 25, 2008
Legislator votes in favor of plan to create state-level New Markets Tax Credit program
- — September 24, 2008
Bay City lawmaker's plan creates voluntary income tax checkoff
- — September 24, 2008
Bipartisan pact will attract renewable energy industry, help businesses grow
- — September 18, 2008
Lawmaker's plan restricts sale of toy-like devices that are too attractive to children
- — September 18, 2008
Committee chairs call for lifting the peninsula wide ban
- — September 17, 2008
Plan will bring Michigan's agricultural industry into the classroom
- — September 16, 2008
Bipartisan plan will boost local growers' sales, keep children healthy
- — September 16, 2008
Stronger renewable energy standard needed to attract global investors to state
- — July 23, 2008
- — June 16, 2008
Bay-Arenac schools will connect with companies to help prepare students for jobs
- — June 11, 2008
Plan addresses muck problem in Saginaw Bay by targeting algae overgrowth
- — May 27, 2008
Plan addresses muck problem in Saginaw Bay by targeting algae overgrowth
- — May 27, 2008
Lawmaker's bill protects new farmers, curtails fraud
- — May 22, 2008
'Hire Michigan First' will boost economy, crack down on hiring illegal workers
- — May 21, 2008
Plan also toughens standards for bottling water, increases fines for violators
- — May 14, 2008
- — May 14, 2008
Representative donates catalpa trees to Bay City community
- — May 12, 2008
MISS DIG system provides residents with a simple way to notify utility companies
- — May 09, 2008
Changes will remove barriers for service members and law enforcement officials
- — May 06, 2008
Bay City lawmaker's plan creates voluntary income tax checkoff
- — May 01, 2008
Saginaw and Bay county projects to invest $81M into local community
- — April 25, 2008
Lawmaker's plan is key component to attracting investments to state
- — April 17, 2008
Comprehensive blueprint maps out secure future for Michigan workers, consumers
- — April 17, 2008
Legislation aimed at making Michigan an energy leader; creating jobs
- — April 17, 2008
Lawmaker's plan will increase safety and efficiency
- — April 11, 2008
Plan will create 1,400 jobs, $414.7 million in economic impact
- — April 10, 2008
Chunks of concrete fell from bridge, rated as one of Bay County's worst
- — March 20, 2008
Plan will invest in arts and culture to promote vibrant communities
- — March 19, 2008
Guide provides state residents with sample tax forms, additional resources
- — March 19, 2008
House sends bill on volunteer groups such as Paint-N-Pride to Governor's desk
- — March 18, 2008
Lawmaker a lead sponsor of bipartisan plan providing incentives for solar energy
- — March 17, 2008
Lawmaker raises awareness on the economic impact of MDA program
- — March 06, 2008
M-138 Plan is part of a $147.7 million statewide initiative
- — March 05, 2008
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed into law a plan proposed by State Representative
- — March 03, 2008
Expanding eligibility for commercial redevelopment program promotes economic growth
- — February 28, 2008
Lawmaker's bill protects new farmers, curtails fraud
- — February 22, 2008
Lawmaker teams up with Grand Rapids-based chain to provide light bulbs
- — February 21, 2008
'Hire Michigan First' plan rewards businesses that hire Michigan workers
- — February 19, 2008
Bills require companies to improve efforts to avoid potentially deadly loss of power
- — February 18, 2008
Plan secures state's future as a powerhouse in renewable energy production
- — February 14, 2008
Show features Brian Elder, Kim Coonan, Ernie Krygier
- — February 14, 2008
Bill also provides free passes for camping, state parks
- — February 12, 2008
Legislation also safeguards jobs by ensuring protection of legal citizens seeking licenses
- — February 07, 2008
Up to $750,000 available through DEQ could boost Saginaw Bay economy, environment
- — February 07, 2008
- — February 06, 2008
Grant will implement safety improvements through 'Safe Routes to School' program
- — February 06, 2008
Legislator fights for increased consumer safety, updated standards for industry
- — January 31, 2008
Designation recognizes importance of pollinators to state’s agriculture
- — January 30, 2008
Lawmaker's bill, introduced last year, would establish new penalties
- — January 17, 2008
House passes plan to let small businesses participate in bulk-purchasing program
- — January 17, 2008
Lawmaker encourages parents to use Web database
- — January 02, 2008
House passes plan to help prevent stolen snowmobiles from being sold
- — December 18, 2007
Federal funding necessary to keep Bay County's beaches safe
- — December 17, 2007
- — December 13, 2007
House passes plan to help prevent stolen snowmobiles from being sold
- — December 13, 2007
Federal funding necessary to keep Bay County's beaches safe
- — December 13, 2007
Money keeps life-saving 911 centers operating to respond to emergencies
- — December 13, 2007
Federal funding necessary to keep Bay County's beaches safe
- — December 10, 2007
New program attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate loans
- — December 05, 2007
Expanding eligibility for commercial redevelopment program promotes economic growth
- — November 20, 2007
House plan punishes those who hire undocumented workers
- — November 15, 2007
Lawmaker's legislation places new penalties into state's sentencing guidelines
- — November 09, 2007
Funding will help districts keep class sizes low, invest in technology
- — October 30, 2007
Plan ends free ride for judges, auditor general, state agency directors
- — October 25, 2007
Law tightening rules on food preparation will help prevent norovirus outbreaks
- — October 16, 2007
New program helping families avoid foreclosure will boost economy
- — October 12, 2007
Plan benefiting volunteer groups such as Paint-N-Pride moves to full House
- — October 11, 2007
Program would provide funding to hire additional teachers, reduce class sizes
- — October 08, 2007
Bill allowing crop-based fuel facilities to be eligible for inclusion in tax-free zones
- — October 03, 2007
Bay City Lawmakers say Veterans Memorial Bridge will stay open despite state shutdown
- — September 29, 2007
Legislation, which benefits Delphi Corp., will encourage economic growth in state
- — September 25, 2007
House passes plan to provide funding mechanisms for treatment
- — September 06, 2007
Job-creation initiative rewards businesses that hire Michigan workers
- — August 13, 2007
Lawmakers pass preliminary budget, funds for Wenonah Park renovation
- — July 26, 2007
Plan modernizes 50-year-old code to reflect changes needed for proper maintenance
- — July 25, 2007
Plan tightening rules on food preparation will help prevent norovirus outbreaks
- — July 25, 2007
Campaign helps military families stay in touch
- — July 20, 2007
Plan to reward job creation, attract business will propel Michigan forward
- — July 12, 2007
Local governments have until April 2008 to apply for vital road project grants
- — July 03, 2007
Facilities conducting research in this new field would receive tax incentives
- — June 27, 2007
Proposed amendments to the Michigan Food Law will protect consumers
- — June 21, 2007
Legislation prohibits gas stations from limiting amount of fuel sold
- — June 13, 2007
Initiative boosts renewable energy production, cuts dependence on foreign oil
- — June 11, 2007
House action saves schools from $125 cut in per-pupil funding
- — May 30, 2007
Lawmakers alert public to unprecedented choice facing state
- — May 22, 2007
By opposing renewable energy standards, group stands in the way of programs that would create 21st century jobs in Mich.
- — May 16, 2007
Plan would benefit volunteer neighborhood groups such as Paint-N-Pride
- — May 14, 2007
Plan modernizes 50-year-old code, brings in line with other states
- — May 10, 2007
Bill requires state to replace any hunting land it sells off
- — May 07, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — April 26, 2007
Plan protects health care, police & fire protection, job creation
- — April 18, 2007
Legislation will restore integrity to House, residents' faith in government
- — March 22, 2007
State will partner with small businesses to give millions of Michigan workers access to a secure retirement; plan to get hearing this week
- — March 19, 2007
State will partner with small businesses to give millions of Michigan workers access to a secure retirement; plan to get hearing this week
- — March 19, 2007
State will partner with small businesses to give millions of Michigan workers access to a secure retirement; plan to get hearing this week
- — March 19, 2007
Legislation to spur home sales, jumpstart Michigan's economy
- — March 15, 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
- — March 07, 2007
Measure requires dog handlers to help victims get medical attention
- — March 05, 2007
Representative also to serve as Vice Chair of Energy & Technology Committee
- — January 25, 2007
Leading list of priorities: Affordable health care, education, alternative energy
- — January 22, 2007
- — January 10, 2007
- — January 10, 2007
Governor's plan opens door to higher education for Michigan students
- — December 11, 2006
Maintaining Great Lakes ports essential to state's economy, lawmaker says
- — December 07, 2006
- — November 30, 2006
- — October 03, 2006
Measure requires dog handlers to help victims get medical attention
- — September 28, 2006
- — September 14, 2006
House passes measure that protects farmers when material is stolen
- — September 14, 2006
Vitality of Great Lakes ports essential to state's economy, lawmaker says
- — September 05, 2006
Plan secures OT pay for home health care workers and daycare providers; creates tax credit for low-income workers
- — August 31, 2006
- — August 21, 2006
Districts to get more for per-pupil funding, math and science programs
- — July 26, 2006
Fuels of the Future plan will bring relief to motorists as gas prices skyrocket
- — June 21, 2006
Proposal creates cultural redevelopment districts that qualify for tax breaks
- — June 06, 2006
Representative fought for added money for Bay County schools
- — May 26, 2006
Plan offers greater protection in the event of natural disaster, other emergencies
- — May 03, 2006
Governor announces 20 new E85 stations to be built in Michigan
- — April 18, 2006
Michigan joins other states in forcing drug companies to publicize results
- — March 20, 2006
Commission will promote the use of alternative fuels in Michigan
- — March 16, 2006
Repealing Single Business Tax creates $2 billion budget hole
- — March 16, 2006
Senate votes to raise Michigan's wage to $7.40 an hour; bill moves to House
- — March 09, 2006
- — February 09, 2006
- — January 31, 2006
Legislation criminalizes theft of cell phone records, answers Governor’s call
- — January 24, 2006
- — January 18, 2006
- — December 27, 2005
Bottlers argue exporting water no different than exporting water-rich crops
- — December 20, 2005
Canada imposes $1.65 tariff on U.S. grain corn exports
- — December 15, 2005
Plan will encourage companies to keep jobs in Michigan
- — December 14, 2005
- — December 14, 2005
- — November 21, 2005
- — November 10, 2005
- — November 04, 2005
- — October 31, 2005
- — October 29, 2005
- — October 24, 2005
- — October 12, 2005
- — October 10, 2005
- — September 25, 2005
- — September 23, 2005
- — September 21, 2005
- — September 07, 2005
- — September 01, 2005
- — August 24, 2005
Calls for Tax Credits for Alternative Fuels, Other Incentives
- — August 23, 2005
- — August 05, 2005
- — June 09, 2005
- — May 06, 2005
- — April 23, 2005