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.
100,000 workers to lose unemployment lifeline unless Senate acts
- — August 24, 2009
Proposal is second wave of legislation to help struggling homeowners
- — August 13, 2009
Leland condemns violence, calls for more school safety officers and grants
- — July 01, 2009
Lawmakers develop strategy to bring grocery stores to the city
- — June 19, 2009
Detroit lawmaker aims to ensure local access to affordable food stores
- — June 12, 2009
Lawmaker calls on Senate to stand up for Michigan residents, vote to end immunity
- — March 26, 2009
'Hire Michigan First' plan rewards businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on using tax dollars to provide jobs for illegal immigrants
- — March 09, 2009
Plan will give homeowners more time to seek help, speak with lenders
- — February 17, 2009
Detroit lawmaker will lead the way in revitalizing Michigan's core cities
- — February 02, 2009
Home Loan Protection Act aims to fight the foreclosure crisis hurting the area
- — June 25, 2008
Teenager’s death on west side shows need for legislation House passed a year ago
- — April 01, 2008
Legislator's next informal gatherings with residents are on April 4, April 7
- — March 26, 2008
Northwest police officers will be on hand to provide information, answer questions
- — March 26, 2008
Plan aims to prevent disruption on mass transit, boost state's economic development
- — March 05, 2008
Options help save gas, reduce congestion in downtown Detroit during MDOT project
- — February 26, 2008
Representative hosts Sustainability Coalition, made up of college students statewide
- — February 14, 2008
New program attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate loans
- — December 06, 2007
Youngsters to give anti-drug performance in Escanaba, participate in nature activities
- — July 30, 2007
Comprehensive plan saves money, makes government more effective
- — July 20, 2007
Community effort is part of Motor City Makeover 2007
- — May 10, 2007
Community effort is part of Motor City Makeover 2007
- — May 08, 2007
Representative invites residents to ride GM hybrid bus, attend education day
- — April 16, 2007
Plan will bring relief to motorists as gas prices continue to soar
- — June 21, 2006
Democrats offer plan that will expand voter access
- — May 04, 2006
House Republicans want to take $34 million from School Aid Fund
- — May 04, 2006
Leland takes action on Mental Health Commission report
- — May 02, 2006
Legislation protects consumers and forces accountability
- — January 19, 2006
Detroit Dems: Package increases benefits, gives 13-week extension
- — December 12, 2005
Detroit Dems: Package increases benefits, gives 13-week extension
- — December 12, 2005
Detroit Dems: Republicans also refuse to extend unemployment assistance
- — December 05, 2005
Call comes day after Consumers Energy announces 47 percent rate increase
- — December 05, 2005
Governor blocks tax shift from wealthy corporations to citizens
- — November 22, 2005
Legislation protects workers, ends outrageous golden parachutes
- — November 21, 2005
- — October 28, 2005
Investment will bring high-tech jobs, boost small business
- — October 28, 2005
Legislation bans winter shut-offs, strengthens heating assistance program
- — October 17, 2005
- — October 14, 2005
Legislation to rollback rates, protect consumers and force accountability
- — October 10, 2005
Legislation to rollback rates, protect consumers and force accountability
- — October 10, 2005
Legislation offers universal access to pre-school education, which paves the way to lifelong learning, higher earnings
- — September 23, 2005
Representatives say beware of unscrupulous lenders
- — August 13, 2005
Plan will save Michigan consumers up to 50 percent on drug costs
- — July 25, 2005
Project aims to reduce rates for Detroit, Flint residents
- — June 13, 2005
Representatives say decision setbacks consumer protection
- — April 26, 2005
House Democrats call for no-reason absentee voting
- — April 20, 2005
- — March 23, 2005
Michigan joins other states in forcing drug companies to publicize results
- — March 20, 2005
Leland introduces legislation that would open the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to public scrutiny
- — March 16, 2005
Leland introduces legislation that would open the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to public scrutiny
- — March 16, 2005
Democrats' blitz charges waste companies $7.50 per ton; municipalities that dump banned, dangerous items will have certification revoked
- — February 21, 2005
Freshman representative vows to bring hometown concerns to Lansing
- — January 06, 2005