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 hosting special event in Ann Arbor on Nov. 18
- — November 12, 2009
Washtenaw lawmaker calls for equality and protection of civil rights
- — November 04, 2009
Senate gutting of education, health care, public safety takes state in wrong direction
- — October 30, 2009
Lawmaker opposes cutting scholarships that serve 100,000 students
- — September 22, 2009
After weeks of meetings, new order will protect state artifacts, rare books
- — September 10, 2009
Loan will eliminate sanitary sewer overflows, protect water resources
- — September 02, 2009
Bipartisan panel will analyze proposal to overhaul public employee health care
- — August 21, 2009
Byrnes to chair bipartisan effort to examine proposed overhaul
- — August 19, 2009
Lawmaker says tax incentives creates jobs, brings attention to state
- — August 17, 2009
Proposal is second wave of legislation to help struggling homeowners
- — August 13, 2009
Byrnes unveils plan to position state as new energy leader, create jobs
- — July 27, 2009
MEGA tax credit for jobs needed for diversification, consolidation project
- — July 24, 2009
Plan will keep two Amtrak routes running, jump start local campus projects
- — July 07, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protection
- — June 29, 2009
Lawmaker's bill part of plan to support healthy families, protect women's rights
- — June 23, 2009
Washtenaw lawmaker calls for equality and protection of civil rights
- — June 13, 2009
Lawmaker touts education in preparing workforce, attracting 21st century jobs
- — June 11, 2009
Lawmakers say Michigan can no longer afford to be a donor state
- — June 05, 2009
Lawmaker votes to protect health of Michigan families
- — May 26, 2009
Legislation will fix roads, increase transportation investment over the next five years
- — May 14, 2009
Subcommittee to focus on making Michigan a magnet for jobs in emerging field
- — May 08, 2009
Washtenaw County residents invited to hear about local, state and federal road projects that will create Michigan jobs
- — May 04, 2009
Funding will go toward neighborhoods at risk of foreclosure, abandonment
- — April 29, 2009
Lawmaker targets fair and equal pay, calls for end to wage discrimination
- — April 28, 2009
Legislation will protect residents, Great Lakes from toxic substance
- — April 22, 2009
Speaker Pro Tempore applauds Ypsilanti Freighthouse restoration
- — April 09, 2009
Legislation appropriates $48.8 million for land acquisition and development
- — April 02, 2009
Speaker Pro Tempore welcomes road improvement, job-creation plan
- — April 01, 2009
- — March 06, 2009
Reps praise plan for 90-day foreclosure reprieve for homeowners who seek help
- — February 18, 2009
Resolution salutes 'Dean of the House' on today's historic milestone
- — February 11, 2009
Legislator also will serve on New Economy & Quality of Life, two other panels
- — February 02, 2009
Representative says bipartisan tone, focused agenda bode well for 2009
- — January 23, 2009
Representative's reception features wide array of products made in Michigan
- — January 14, 2009
Plan gives prosecutors more options when dealing with animal abusers
- — December 11, 2008
Bipartisan pact will attract renewable energy industry, help businesses grow
- — September 18, 2008
Law creates fund that backs loan program to give investors confidence
- — September 11, 2008
Home Loan Protection Act will take on institutions that prey on the ill-informed
- — June 25, 2008
- — June 05, 2008
- — May 15, 2008
Lawmaker hosted town hall meeting to discuss the issue
- — March 25, 2008
- — February 29, 2008
- — February 21, 2008
Plan cracks down on elder abuse, protects seniors from becoming victims
- — February 11, 2008
- — December 12, 2007
Plan to protect residents from secondhand smoke now heads to Senate for approval
- — December 05, 2007
Package requires businesses to quickly pull dangerous items off shelves
- — December 03, 2007
- — November 28, 2007
Solution protects schools, seniors, public safety; invests in Michigan's future
- — November 13, 2007
Friend of Chelsea librarian turns grief into legislative action
- — October 31, 2007
Democratic leadership pushes equity funding
- — October 30, 2007
State funding will help residents retain jobs, businesses avoid outsourcing
- — October 17, 2007
New program helping families avoid foreclosure will boost economy
- — October 12, 2007
- — October 10, 2007
Commuter line would reduce congestion along busy U.S. 23 corridor
- — September 10, 2007
Lawmaker says investing in research universities will attract venture capital
- — August 22, 2007
Legislation will make voting easier for seniors, disabled and others
- — July 26, 2007
Package cracks down on diversion, selling Michigan water for profit
- — July 02, 2007
Plan rewards job creation, attracts emerging industries
- — June 29, 2007
Plan rewards job creation, attracts emerging industries
- — June 28, 2007
Perpetrators now face more jail time, higher fines
- — June 14, 2007
Plan boosts renewable energy production and aids in fight against global warming
- — June 11, 2007
Democratic lawmakers vow to fight for our workers' future
- — May 17, 2007
Legislation ensuring pay equity for all workers now goes before House
- — May 08, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — May 03, 2007
Grants can improve education, health outreach, community services
- — May 01, 2007
Lawmaker says investing in research universities will attract venture capital
- — April 04, 2007
- — March 28, 2007
- — February 28, 2007
Leading list of priorities: Affordable health care, education, alternative fuels
- — January 22, 2007
Lawmaker begins fight to move Michigan forward
- — January 10, 2007
- — January 03, 2007
Governor's plan opens door to higher education for Michigan students
- — December 07, 2006
Municipalities will have more control over how funding is spent
- — December 07, 2006
- — September 18, 2006
Program encourages kids to stay in Michigan; students who enter high-tech, bio-medical fields qualify
- — September 12, 2006
Lawmaker praises the venture as 'boon to the community'
- — September 06, 2006
- — August 30, 2006
- — August 17, 2006
Municipalities will have more control over how funding is spent
- — August 15, 2006
- — August 10, 2006
Lawmaker says more must be done to create jobs
- — August 09, 2006
Dems fight for more money for K-12, higher education, job-creation
- — July 26, 2006
- — July 18, 2006
Internet giant will provide economic boost, average pay is $50,000
- — July 11, 2006
- — July 06, 2006
- — July 05, 2006
- — June 23, 2006
Plan will bring relief to motorists as gas prices continue to soar
- — June 21, 2006
- — June 16, 2006
- — May 31, 2006
Proposal aims to bolster defense personnel when National Guard is depleted
- — May 31, 2006
Lawmaker says punishment will hit criminals 'in their wallets'
- — May 24, 2006
- — May 11, 2006
- — May 11, 2006
Byrnes takes action on Mental Health Commission report
- — May 02, 2006
Governor signs education law; raises academic standards
- — May 02, 2006
House Majority wants to take $34 million from School Aid Fund
- — May 02, 2006
Lawmakers say light rail project is one way to cope with high gas prices
- — April 28, 2006
Lawmakers fight to stop water bottlers from selling Great Lakes Water for profit
- — April 17, 2006
Lawmaker praises the venture as 'boon to the community'
- — March 17, 2006
Representative votes to repeal Single Business Tax
- — March 16, 2006
Bills will give child sex predators stiffer penalties
- — March 14, 2006
Senate votes to raise Michigan's wage to $7.40 an hour; bill moves to House
- — March 14, 2006
- — March 09, 2006
Governor signs Great Lakes protection package, restricts large-scale withdrawals
- — February 27, 2006
- — February 24, 2006
Jobs, health care and education will boost economy, quality of life
- — February 02, 2006
- — January 20, 2006
Municipalities will have more control over how funding is spent
- — December 14, 2005
All middle schools to receive $49 per pupil for math, science
- — December 08, 2005
Lawmaker says it will provide jobs; safer access to I-94
- — November 17, 2005
Bills will provide tuition funding for those who serve their country
- — November 10, 2005
Research proves preschool helps kids make huge educational gains
- — November 03, 2005
- — October 31, 2005
- — October 12, 2005
- — October 07, 2005
Legislation offers universal access to pre-school education, which paves the way to lifelong learning, higher earnings
- — October 03, 2005
- — September 22, 2005
- — September 14, 2005
- — September 07, 2005
Says communities need help restoring landscape
- — August 02, 2005
- — July 21, 2005
- — July 11, 2005
Grants will be used for life sciences research and commercialization
- — June 17, 2005
- — June 10, 2005
- — June 09, 2005
- — June 06, 2005
- — June 02, 2005
Praises Governor's moratorium, renews call for Water Legacy Act
- — May 27, 2005
- — May 11, 2005
Funding to come from public and private sector sources
- — March 31, 2005
Rep. Byrnes praises the venture as 'boon to the community'
- — March 24, 2005
State representative discusses health care bill related to teachers
- — March 17, 2005
- — March 10, 2005
They vow to protect Social Security for seniors, future retirees
- — March 04, 2005
State Should Reward Businesses that Provide Coverage, Rep Says
- — March 03, 2005
DEQ report: Out-of-state waste increases 17 percent
- — February 23, 2005
Waste companies to pay $7.50 per ton; municipalities that dump banned, dangerous items will have certification revoked
- — February 21, 2005
State representative begins first session serving 52nd District
- — February 17, 2005
Lawmaker Worries Feds Could Derail Train Service
- — February 15, 2005
She'll continue to work with Governor to move Michigan forward
- — February 08, 2005
- — January 27, 2005
Lawmaker also joins Transportation, Natural Resources Committees
- — January 26, 2005
- — January 13, 2005