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.
Bill allows Oakland County to operate flea market, protects jobs
- — October 30, 2009
Lawmakers' plan speeds up forfeiture process, protects neighborhoods
- — October 22, 2009
Lawmaker's plan would allow Oakland County to operate flea market
- — October 20, 2009
Saturday event to provide update on regional transit plans
- — September 10, 2009
100,000 workers to lose unemployment lifeline unless Senate acts
- — August 24, 2009
Transportation investment vital to creating jobs, economic development
- — July 30, 2009
Lawmakers, coalition work to position state as new energy leader, create jobs
- — July 27, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
- — June 29, 2009
House panel acts to protect voters, provide more transparency in campaigns
- — June 03, 2009
Plan protects struggling homeowners who seek help to avoid foreclosure
- — March 11, 2009
Oakland Dems back plan to reward businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on using tax dollars to provide jobs for illegal immigrants
- — March 09, 2009
Reforms take aim at special interests, financial disclosure, lawmakers who miss work
- — February 23, 2009
Lawmaker will focus on creating jobs, bolstering economy
- — January 14, 2009
Award goes to lawmaker for support of mass public transportation
- — October 06, 2008
House passes plan to ensure patient care is put ahead of profits
- — September 17, 2008
Legislator informs Oakland County residents about House energy package
- — June 17, 2008
Cafeteria is now more environmentally friendly at legislator's urging
- — May 20, 2008
Using innovative financing will lead to jobs, development and better public transportation
- — May 08, 2008
Construction and renovations planned for Oakland University, Oakland Community College
- — April 25, 2008
Event focused on the state's mass transit option and future improvements
- — April 22, 2008
Legislator presents tributes during National Library Week
- — April 17, 2008
Representative honored for sponsoring legislation to help sexual assault victims
- — March 31, 2008
Donigan blasts Senate for stonewalling tough anti-trash plan
- — February 29, 2008
Bipartisan package requires mortgage loan officers to register with state
- — February 13, 2008
Troops could terminate auto leases if called to active duty
- — February 13, 2008
New program attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate mortgages
- — December 04, 2007
Lawmaker honored at the Michigan School Counselor Association luncheon
- — October 30, 2007
Program would provided funding to hire additional teachers, reduce class sizes
- — October 05, 2007
Lawmaker's plan provides funding mechanisms for treatment, evidence gathering
- — September 06, 2007
Plan rewards job creation, attracts emerging industries
- — August 30, 2007
Job-creation initiative rewards businesses that hire Michigan workers
- — August 30, 2007
Package cracks down on diversion, selling Michigan water for profit
- — August 30, 2007
Lawmaker focuses meeting on affordable, universal health care plan
- — August 30, 2007
Lawmaker details new funding mechanism for victims of sexual abuse
- — August 30, 2007
Event focuses on making Michigan a leader in the 21st century global economy
- — August 30, 2007
Lawmakers alert public to unprecedented choice facing state
- — June 06, 2007
Lawmaker and guest Andy Levin focus event on proposal
- — June 06, 2007
Lawmaker and guests focus event on senior health issues
- — June 06, 2007
Program allows residents to lock in current tuition rates for the future
- — April 03, 2007
- — April 03, 2007
Lawmaker's plan gives state entrepreneurs tools to succeed
- — April 03, 2007
Representative also to serve on Transportation, Health Policy Committee
- — April 03, 2007
Millions of Michigan workers to receive access to a secure retirement
- — April 03, 2007
Plan suspends 'pop-up tax' on home sales, protects homeowners in tough times
- — April 03, 2007
Bills holding drug companies accountable head to Senate
- — February 26, 2007
Proposed bills will hold companies accountable for drugs that can harm or kill
- — February 16, 2007
Rep. Donigan to Chair subcommittee aimed at improving public transit in state
- — February 16, 2007
Leading list of priorities: Affordable health care, education, job creation
- — January 22, 2007
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- — May 03, 2006
Lawmaker, Granholm ask Legislature to support resolution
- — April 24, 2006
Governor signs education law; raises academic standards
- — April 20, 2006
Governor announces 20 new E85 stations to be built in Michigan
- — April 18, 2006
Lawmakers fight to stop water bottlers from selling Great Lakes water for profit
- — April 13, 2006
All options being explored after court rejects new Michigan law
- — April 04, 2006
Insufficient inspections at border crossings leave state vulnerable to security risks
- — April 03, 2006
Representative would require state to replace any hunting land it sells
- — April 03, 2006
Lawmakers, Governor urge Legislature to pass anti-bullying plan
- — April 03, 2006
House OKs bills that will help reduce gas prices, give economy a boost
- — April 03, 2006
Democrats, public pressure propel plan to raise wage to $7.40 an hour
- — April 03, 2006
- — April 03, 2006
Democrats, public pressure propel plan to raise wage to $7.40 an hour
- — April 03, 2006
National police group circulating petition for a boycott
- — April 03, 2006
Lawmakers call on Republicans to end stonewalling, fight out-of-state trash
- — April 03, 2006
Governor signs Great Lakes protection package, restricts large-scale withdrawals
- — April 03, 2006
Package gives Michigan first water-withdrawal regulations
- — April 03, 2006
Jobs, health care and education will boost economy, quality of life
- — February 02, 2006
- — January 24, 2006
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- — November 21, 2005
Legislative package takes on those who want to bottle up and ship water
- — October 25, 2005
Investment will bring high-tech jobs, boost small business
- — October 25, 2005
Legislation strengthens heating assistance program
- — October 17, 2005
- — October 12, 2005
Legislation to rollback rates, protect consumers and force accountability
- — October 10, 2005
$1 billion investment to bring high-tech jobs, boost small business
- — September 28, 2005
Legislation offers universal access to pre-school education, which paves the way to lifelong learning, higher earnings
- — September 26, 2005
- — September 26, 2005
Waste industry says Pennsylvania dumping charge reducing garbage imports; Dems urge Republicans to act on Michigan's anti-trash bills
- — August 04, 2005
Communities can get help restoring landscape
- — August 03, 2005
- — July 27, 2005
Plan will save Michigan consumers up to 50 percent on drug costs
- — July 25, 2005
Lawmaker says it's vital to economic development
- — July 14, 2005
Oakland County Democrats ask: What are Republicans afraid of?
- — June 28, 2005
- — June 28, 2005
Oakland Dems: Republican priorities will hurt Michigan
- — June 08, 2005
- — June 08, 2005
- — May 18, 2005
- — May 16, 2005
Legislation would ban landfill expansion, increase state dumping charge
- — May 05, 2005
Investigation Reveals Some Michigan Retailers Ignore Ratings
- — May 04, 2005
Lawmakers say decision is a setback for consumer protection
- — April 27, 2005
Bill protects overtime pay for Michigan workers, counters federal rule changes
- — April 25, 2005
Legislators say it's the only way to stop trashing of Michigan
- — April 25, 2005
House Democrats call for no-reason absentee voting
- — April 20, 2005
- — April 14, 2005
Proposed Bills Will Hold Companies Accountable for Harmful Drugs
- — April 11, 2005
Say SBT Restructuring Will Create Jobs, Boost Investment
- — March 08, 2005
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- — February 27, 2005
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Waste companies to pay $7.50 per ton; municipalities that dump banned, dangerous items will have certification revoked
- — February 21, 2005
Lawmaker worries Feds could derail train service
- — February 16, 2005
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- — February 09, 2005
Democratic lawmaker says privatization could be 'devastating'
- — February 08, 2005
She'll continue to work with Governor to move Michigan forward
- — February 08, 2005
Lawmakers must bridge party gaps to assure kids are protected
- — February 02, 2005
- — January 27, 2005
- — January 25, 2005
- — January 25, 2005
Three new lawmakers from county are sworn in, while fourth resumes old role
- — January 13, 2005