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.
Legislation will help businesses buy used equipment, keep dollars in Michigan
- — November 13, 2009
Legislation helps ensure those who defend us have their vote counted
- — November 04, 2009
Lawmaker displays seven pieces from Monroe Art League contest
- — October 19, 2009
Bill part of continuing efforts to crack down on elder abuse in Michigan
- — October 14, 2009
Lawmaker touts autism awareness, bill to require coverage of autism care
- — October 13, 2009
Lawmaker opposes eliminating scholarships that serve 100,000 students
- — September 22, 2009
Legislation preserves health care for spouses, kids of safety officers killed on duty
- — September 15, 2009
Commission will study, recommend new tactics to combat fast-growing crime
- — September 09, 2009
100,000 workers to lose unemployment lifeline unless Senate acts
- — August 25, 2009
Move brings Michigan's consumer protections in line with 46 other states
- — August 20, 2009
Dundee lawmaker recognized for dedication to quality, affordable care
- — July 30, 2009
- — July 29, 2009
Plan will protect residents from denial of legitimate claims
- — July 13, 2009
Plan targets discrimination by insurance companies
- — June 24, 2009
$138M in stimulus funds to aid workers at risk due to Senate inaction
- — June 23, 2009
Dundee lawmaker to advocate for Michigan in national setting
- — June 15, 2009
Advocates commend committee for supporting bill to help Michigan families
- — June 09, 2009
Advocates call on committee to support bill requiring coverage of autism treatments
- — June 03, 2009
Bipartisan plan encourages truck drivers to spend money locally
- — May 20, 2009
Lawmaker votes for plan to help homeowners, sends it to Senate for quick passage
- — May 13, 2009
Lawmakers, families gather at Capitol to call for coverage of autism treatments
- — April 28, 2009
Plan leverages $138 million in federal stimulus dollars to help workers
- — April 13, 2009
Online petition urges Michigan families to join the fight for autistic kids
- — April 08, 2009
Dundee lawmaker's plan creates voluntary income tax checkoff
- — April 02, 2009
Investment provides funding to 10 state departments in order to boost ailing economy
- — March 26, 2009
Lawmaker applauds colleagues for streamlining process, reducing stress for residents
- — March 18, 2009
Plan 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 04, 2009
Lawmaker receives Outstanding Sportsperson award from local chapter
- — March 04, 2009
Lawmaker calls for required coverage for autism treatments, increased research
- — February 27, 2009
Lawmakers take aim at financial disclosure, public accountability
- — February 23, 2009
Representative sees appointments as opportunity to further serve residents
- — February 19, 2009
Plan brings together homeowners and counselors, provides time to find solutions
- — February 18, 2009
Reps. pay homage to longest-serving member in history of U.S. House of Representatives
- — February 11, 2009
Representative also to serve on Oversight and Investigations Committee
- — January 27, 2009
Plan streamlines process, reduces stress for fixed-income residents seeking deferrals
- — January 23, 2009
House passes plan urging more federal funding to study causes, treatment of autism
- — December 09, 2008
Legislators respond to constituent concerns, hold meeting to address job losses
- — November 18, 2008
Lawmaker praised for commitment to promoting and improving education
- — November 13, 2008
York Township site will create 800 jobs, boost local and state economies
- — October 09, 2008
Event on Saturday includes free mammograms for those 40 and older
- — September 30, 2008
Plan is part of overall initiative to create 29,000 jobs statewide
- — September 25, 2008
Bipartisan pact will attract renewable energy industry, encourage efficiency
- — September 18, 2008
Bipartisan plan will boost local growers' sales, keep children healthy
- — September 18, 2008
House passes plan to ensure patient care is put ahead of profits
- — September 17, 2008
Plan prohibits employers from using illegals to take jobs from Michigan workers
- — July 30, 2008
Stronger renewable energy standard needed to attract global investors to state
- — July 23, 2008
Dundee legislator lauded as "Public Health Policy Champion"
- — July 03, 2008
Home Loan Protection Act will safeguard Michigan homeowners
- — June 19, 2008
- — June 11, 2008
Legislator has been a leader in the fight to increase autism awareness
- — April 22, 2008
Dundee legislator partners with law enforcement agencies
- — April 21, 2008
Comprehensive blueprint will turn state into model of energy efficiency
- — April 17, 2008
Projects will expand Sterling State Park, Erie State Game Area
- — April 17, 2008
Ypsilanti-based organization lauds lawmaker’s dedication
- — April 15, 2008
Bipartisan support results in establishment of booster seat requirements
- — March 27, 2008
Bipartisan plan enhances donation process, strengthens donor rights
- — March 20, 2008
Dundee lawmaker's plan creates voluntary income tax checkoff
- — March 18, 2008
Legislation receiving bipartisan support establishes booster seat requirements
- — March 18, 2008
Bipartisan plan attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate loans
- — March 13, 2008
Angerer Hailed for Bipartisan Approach to Health Care
- — March 12, 2008
Legislature passes plan to enhance donation process, strengthen donor rights
- — March 11, 2008
Plan allows side- and rear-view video displays in autos
- — February 21, 2008
Plan cracks down on elder abuse, protects seniors from becoming victims
- — February 11, 2008
February events in Monroe, Dundee geared for women 40 and older
- — February 07, 2008
- — February 06, 2008
York Twp. resident applauds job-creation message driving governor’s address
- — February 04, 2008
GeneVivo LLC receives boost from state's Company Formation and Growth Fund
- — January 28, 2008
Plan streamlines process, reduces stress for fixed-income residents seeking deferrals
- — January 24, 2008
Plan offers utility incentives to create plans while allowing for flexibility
- — January 24, 2008
Plan streamlines process, reduces stress for fixed-income residents seeking deferrals
- — January 23, 2008
Dundee lawmaker's plan creates voluntary income tax checkoff box
- — December 12, 2007
Hearing covers Carlyle Group's proposed buyout of 28 Michigan nursing homes
- — December 06, 2007
Plan to protect residents from secondhand smoke now heads to Senate for approval
- — December 05, 2007
Dundee lawmaker also sponsors bill to promote autism research
- — December 05, 2007
New program attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate loans
- — December 05, 2007
House plan punishes those who hire undocumented workers
- — November 15, 2007
Ebli, Angerer organized event to keep families in their homes, strengthen communities
- — November 13, 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 24, 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
Legislation supporting families of emergency first-responders now goes to Senate
- — October 10, 2007
Budget solution protects schools, seniors, public safety; invests in state's future
- — October 08, 2007
Lawmakers' budget votes support police, fire protection for communities
- — October 03, 2007
House plan unveiled earlier this month cracks down on growing problem
- — September 26, 2007
Aerospace firm Grupo Aernnova selects Michigan over sites in Georgia, Texas
- — September 19, 2007
Out-of-state containers flooding Michigan rob state funds, hurt jobs
- — September 06, 2007
Lawmaker testifies for action to protect 400 jobs at Dundee cement plant
- — September 05, 2007
Legislation safeguards Michigan homeowners from unscrupulous lenders
- — August 31, 2007
Lawmaker joins women across state, nation to celebrate Women's Equality Day
- — August 24, 2007
Rep. keeps up effort to protect services, prevent shutdown of popular branch
- — August 22, 2007
'Charlie's Bill' requires employers to provide paid bereavement leave
- — August 21, 2007
Job-creation initiative rewards businesses that hire Michigan workers
- — August 13, 2007
Lawmakers pass change in budget that would protect funding for branches
- — August 08, 2007
Lawmakers demand to know why Buena Vista, Milan branches targeted
- — August 03, 2007
Coulouris, Angerer demand full accounting from Secretary of State
- — August 02, 2007
Students who reside in Michigan but attend out-of-state schools now eligible
- — July 13, 2007
Plan to reward job creation, attract business will propel Michigan forward
- — July 12, 2007
Package cracks down on diversion, selling Michigan water for profit
- — July 02, 2007
Plan rewards job creation, attracts emerging industries
- — June 28, 2007
Legislation establishes booster seat requirements, ensures federal funding
- — June 27, 2007
Recent national recall of widely popular train set underscores need for action
- — June 22, 2007
Students residing in Michigan but attending out-of-state schools would be eligible
- — June 21, 2007
Proposals establish new booster seat requirements, ensure federal funding
- — June 21, 2007
Manufacturers get 67% cut; commercial businesses get 23% cut
- — June 14, 2007
Resolution sets aside July 15-21 to commemorate Ag Extension Agents' work
- — June 13, 2007
House to vote on plan supporting families of emergency first-responders
- — June 13, 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
House plan prevents government shutdown; protects schools, public safety
- — May 25, 2007
Lawmakers call on Senate for fast action to jumpstart economy
- — May 23, 2007
House passes other reforms, caps superintendent salaries
- — May 23, 2007
Plan would allow citizens to contribute funds on their state income tax form
- — May 04, 2007
Legislation bans new landfills, caps expansion for existing landfills
- — May 03, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — May 02, 2007
Students residing in Michigan but attending out-of-state schools would be eligible
- — April 25, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — April 25, 2007
Legislation still needed to end practice of giving judges taxpayer-funded cars
- — April 23, 2007
Dems raise dumping charge to attack economics of trash trade
- — April 18, 2007
Legislation also allows more local input, fosters recycling efforts
- — April 18, 2007
Resolution sets aside July 15-21 to commemorate Ag Extension Agents' work
- — April 17, 2007
- — April 17, 2007
Lawmakers say MI taxpayers can't afford to offer a free ride
- — April 16, 2007
Proposal part of historic plan to cut State House budget by more than 5 percent
- — April 05, 2007
Proposal establishes booster seat requirement for children ages 4 to 8
- — March 30, 2007
State House passes plan to extend protection
- — March 29, 2007
Legislation allows residents to freeze accounts, access to credit reports
- — March 20, 2007
Plan ends health care for life for lawmakers, cuts budget by over 5 percent
- — March 05, 2007
Leading list of priorities: Affordable health care, education, alternative fuels
- — January 22, 2007
Plan opens door to higher education for students in Monroe, Washtenaw counties
- — December 07, 2006
Plan empowers local communities, calls for thorough study of crossings
- — December 05, 2006
House approves resolution calling on USDA to boost inspections, provide financial help against downy mildew
- — November 30, 2006
DNR funds are part of 2007 Arbor Day celebration
- — October 11, 2006
Plan requires drug companies to reveal results of all clinical safety tests, marketing expenses; lavish doctors' gifts also banned
- — September 20, 2006
Program encourages kids to stay in Michigan; students who enter high-tech, biomedical fields qualify
- — September 12, 2006
On eve of Labor Day, plan secures OT pay for home health care workers and daycare providers; creates tax credit for low-income workers
- — August 30, 2006
Incentives are vital to bring jobs, attract businesses to Michigan
- — August 23, 2006
Rep. says much more must be done to create jobs, fight outsourcing and protect quality of life for communities
- — August 09, 2006
Internet giant will provide economic boost, average pay is $50,000
- — July 11, 2006
Pennsylvania’s dumping charge cuts trash imports for 4th straight year
- — July 11, 2006
Landfill expansion means more Canadian and out-of-state trash
- — June 13, 2006
Camping, hotel directories for 2006-07 now available
- — June 01, 2006
- — May 18, 2006
Blue Ribbon recognizes commitment to students' long-term progress
- — May 15, 2006
$2,000 will help community replant trees, restore landscape
- — May 15, 2006
Those who refuse, fail test will lose license; penalties also will increase
- — May 15, 2006
Lawmaker gets top rating for her work on environment, conservation
- — May 12, 2006
MDOT hails development potential in Washtenaw County
- — March 27, 2006
Proposal would require state to replace any hunting land it sells off
- — March 24, 2006
To protect consumers, Michigan joins other states in forcing drug companies to publicize results
- — March 20, 2006
Representative votes to repeal Single Business Tax
- — March 17, 2006
Representative will read to Monroe, Washtenaw County classes
- — March 17, 2006
House OKs bills that will help reduce gas prices, give economy a boost
- — March 17, 2006
Michigan Free Book Program hails legislator's efforts
- — March 17, 2006
House Democrats, public pressure successfully propel a plan to raise Michigan's wage to $7.40 an hour
- — March 14, 2006
Rep will use her salary to pay for grant
- — March 10, 2006
In '25 to Life,' players kill law enforcement officers; national police group circulating petition for a boycott
- — March 06, 2006
Under her measure, parents will help strengthen high school curriculum
- — March 03, 2006
Dems call on Republicans to end stonewalling, fight Canadian, out-of-state trash
- — March 01, 2006
Package gives Michigan first water-withdrawal regulations
- — February 10, 2006
STAR award is tribute to legislator's commitment to helping community
- — February 10, 2006
New report shows 6.2 million tons of garbage flooded into state
- — February 03, 2006
Republicans allow trash landfills to expand again in 2006
- — December 29, 2005
All middle schools to receive $49 per pupil for math, science
- — December 08, 2005
Legislation protects workers, ends outrageous golden parachutes
- — November 21, 2005
Legislation protects workers, ends outrageous golden parachutes
- — November 17, 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
Vows to continue fight to protect kids
- — September 15, 2005
Bills will restrict kids' access to graphic games
- — September 12, 2005
Acquisition will expand game area, wildlife wetland habitat
- — September 12, 2005
Bills would hold companies like Merck accountable for harmful drugs
- — September 08, 2005
Proposal creates $1.5 billion budget hole
- — August 31, 2005
Says new facility will create jobs, boost farmers and lower gas costs
- — August 25, 2005
Call for Tax Credits for Alternative Fuels, Other Incentives
- — August 22, 2005
- — July 29, 2005
Angerer renews call for tough legislation
- — July 21, 2005
- — July 08, 2005
Say Republican budget will hurt Michigan
- — June 09, 2005
Republican budget has priorities wrong for Michigan
- — June 01, 2005
Renew call for passage of the Water Legacy Act
- — May 27, 2005
Canada's largest city will keep sending all its garbage to Michigan
- — May 19, 2005
- — May 10, 2005
Proposes Bill to Require ID to Buy Mature Games
- — May 10, 2005
Water quality tests will help keep local beaches healthy
- — May 10, 2005
Water quality tests will help keep local beaches healthy
- — May 10, 2005
Investigation Reveals Some Michigan Retailers Ignore Ratings
- — May 04, 2005
Rallies Support for Bill to Ban Sale of Mature Games to Minors
- — April 25, 2005
Bill counters federal rule changes
- — April 25, 2005
Say Governor's fair-tax plan will boost Michigan's economy
- — April 25, 2005
Introduces Bill Allowing Residents to Freeze Credit Reports
- — April 21, 2005
Lawmaker Says Company Will Bring Jobs of the Future
- — April 12, 2005
- — April 11, 2005
Proposed Bills Will Hold Companies Accountable for Harmful Drugs
- — April 11, 2005
Retailers would be fined for selling or renting certain video games to minors under a bill a Dundee Democrat plans to propose.
- — April 05, 2005
- — March 16, 2005
- — March 15, 2005
- — March 10, 2005
Say SBT Restructuring Will Boost Michigan’s Economy
- — March 08, 2005
They vow to protect Social Security for seniors, future retirees
- — March 04, 2005
New rep will use her salary to pay for grant
- — March 04, 2005
New rep looks forward to meeting, listening to residents
- — March 04, 2005
- — February 23, 2005
Area legislators plan to introduce legislation to increase the surcharge for dumping out-of-state trash from 21 cents to $7.50 a ton.
- — February 22, 2005
Waste companies to pay $7.50 per ton; municipalities that dump banned, dangerous items will have certification revoked
- — February 21, 2005
Lawmaker Says Company Will Bring Jobs of the Future
- — February 15, 2005
Say Governor’s agenda will move Michigan forward
- — February 08, 2005
Freshman lawmaker tapped for honor
- — February 07, 2005
Lawmakers speak out against privatization
- — January 31, 2005
Will focus on fixing health care system, strengthening schools
- — January 26, 2005
Area Democrats, union leaders are pushing for legislation to increase the minimum wage to $7.15.
- — January 25, 2005
New lawmaker ready to get to work in Lansing
- — January 10, 2005
Dundee lawmaker's plan creates voluntary income tax checkoff
- — March 18, 2000