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 to eliminate Highland Park office will limit access to services
- — November 20, 2009
Johnson, Jackson sponsor plan to give consumers stronger protections
- — September 09, 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
Statewide rate plummets 39 percent as Johnson's plan keeps families in their homes
- — August 14, 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 urge Senate to act on plan targeting failing schools
- — June 30, 2009
House, Senate agree to leasing deal to modernize Cobo, keep Auto Show in Detroit
- — June 26, 2009
Legislation promotes schools that prepare students for 21st century jobs
- — June 25, 2009
Lawmakers work to resolve Cobo issue by promoting regional cooperation
- — June 18, 2009
Plan protects health of Michigan families; city's casinos exempt
- — May 26, 2009
Plan will offer struggling homeowners 90 days to work out a solution
- — May 21, 2009
State leaders to address citizens' concerns, offer updates on pressing issues
- — May 19, 2009
House passes plan to help homeowners, awaits action in the Senate
- — May 13, 2009
Plan will prevent insurance companies from raising rates during a policy term
- — April 30, 2009
Plan leverages $138 million in federal stimulus dollars to help workers
- — April 13, 2009
Lawmakers say keeping first-class status will help provide better education for students
- — April 03, 2009
Next up: House to vote on bill requiring disclosure of interest rates, hidden fees
- — March 19, 2009
Plan protects struggling homeowners who seek help to avoid foreclosure
- — March 10, 2009
With a special announcement regarding residents of District 5
- — May 16, 2008
House passed plan that slashes taxes on home sales nearly one year ago
- — March 10, 2008
Incentives will make Detroit a top filming location in the nation
- — March 06, 2008
Money keeps life-saving 911 centers operating to respond to emergencies
- — December 12, 2007
- — December 05, 2007
Lawmakers say closing Young Processing Center will undermine community
- — November 16, 2007
Funding will help districts keep class sizes low, invest in technology
- — October 30, 2007
Consumer protection package will eliminate credit scoring, increase accountability
- — October 29, 2007
State funding will help residents retain jobs, businesses avoid outsourcing
- — October 17, 2007
Program would provided funding to hire additional teachers, reduce class sizes
- — October 08, 2007
Home Loan Protection Act will protect Michigan homeowners
- — August 31, 2007
Lawmaker also praises higher-ed budget for increasing college access
- — August 23, 2007
Plan rewards job creation, attracts emerging industries
- — June 29, 2007
Turnout proves many Detroit families face threat of foreclosure
- — June 19, 2007
Plan boosts renewable energy production and aids in fight against global warming
- — June 11, 2007
House action saves schools from $125 cut in per-pupil funding
- — May 30, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — May 03, 2007
New Bill Would Decrease Detroit Auto Insurance Rates
- — March 16, 2007
Plan suspends 'pop-up tax' on home sales, protects homeowners in tough times
- — March 12, 2007
Lawmaker hails plan to invest in education, create highly skilled workforce
- — February 07, 2007
Representatives unite to tackle city’s issues
- — February 05, 2007
Priorities include affordable health care and improved education
- — January 22, 2007
Lawmaker begins fight to end immunity for drug companies, ban landfill expansion
- — January 10, 2007