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.
Consolidating offices will keep local residents from easy access to new branch
- — November 20, 2009
Legislator backs effort to make state a leader in advanced technology
- — November 13, 2009
Lawmaker opposes eliminating scholarships that serve 100,000 students
- — September 22, 2009
Lawmaker will fight for vital programs as House moves to pass deep cuts
- — September 17, 2009
Tougher penalties, stronger protections give Mich. new weapon to fight fast-growing crime
- — September 09, 2009
Corporations, CEOs will be held accountable for unfair practices, Valentine says
- — August 14, 2009
Lawmaker, 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
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
- — June 29, 2009
PolyCem to move operations from Mississippi to Michigan
- — April 15, 2009
Lawmaker says plans to help at-risk residents now heading to Senate
- — April 01, 2009
Plan will require utilities to work with low-income, elderly and struggling consumers
- — February 19, 2009
Plan protects homeowners, property values by providing time to find solutions
- — February 18, 2009
Home Foreclosure Prevention Act ensures homeowners are aware of their options
- — November 13, 2008
Community event focused on local job creation, economic development
- — October 13, 2008
Legislator supports comprehensive approach to cutting dependence on foreign oil
- — September 25, 2008
Plan is part of overall initiative to create 29,000 jobs statewide
- — September 25, 2008
Plan allowing more working residents to vote now heads to Senate
- — September 25, 2008
Lawmaker says residents must file their taxes to take advantage of payment
- — September 22, 2008
Bipartisan pact will attract renewable energy industry, help businesses grow
- — September 18, 2008
House passes plan to ensure patient care is put ahead of profits
- — September 17, 2008
Measure increases transparency of funds for elected officials' legal defense
- — September 16, 2008
Plan will restore integrity to Legislature and faith in government
- — August 22, 2008
Kilpatrick’s resignation can help get region, state economy back on track
- — August 15, 2008
House passed plan to reward businesses that hire state workers in May
- — August 13, 2008
- — August 13, 2008
$15 million boost will train more workers, give community colleges more resources
- — July 30, 2008
Representative demands action after garbage washes up on local shoreline
- — July 18, 2008
Dozens of projects around the state will create jobs, boost local economies
- — June 27, 2008
House passes final components of historic "Great Waters, Great Michigan" plan
- — June 26, 2008
Today's action will effectively ban diversion of water outside the Great Lakes Basin
- — June 24, 2008
Evening event focused on benefits of renewable energy production for West Michigan
- — June 24, 2008
Valentine co-sponsored Michigan Home Loan Protection Act to safeguard homeowners
- — June 18, 2008
Plan provides up to 33 weeks of federal payments for struggling workers
- — June 10, 2008
Valentine votes to pass all parts of "Great Waters, Great Michigan" plan
- — June 04, 2008
Hundreds of projects will create 29,000 jobs, boost local economies
- — May 28, 2008
Plan will distribute grants to improve early childhood development, parenting
- — May 22, 2008
Parts of "Great Waters, Great Michigan" plan now head to the Senate
- — May 21, 2008
'Hire Michigan First' will boost economy, crack down on hiring illegal workers
- — May 20, 2008
Evening event focused on giving our residents first crack at state-created jobs
- — May 16, 2008
May 15 event focuses on giving our residents first crack at state-created jobs
- — May 13, 2008
Representative to give away saplings throughout the community
- — May 02, 2008
Hundreds of projects would get Michigan back to work, boost local economies
- — April 30, 2008
Community college to receive $5M, county airport to receive $2.6M
- — April 23, 2008
Comprehensive blueprint maps out secure future for Michigan workers, consumers
- — April 18, 2008
Event focused on recent legislation, new types of farming and reaping economic benefits
- — April 11, 2008
'Hire Michigan First' will help boost economy, capitalize on skills of our state's residents
- — April 09, 2008
Valentine calls on Congress to quickly pass legislation to help working families
- — March 19, 2008
Federally funded road projects would create badly needed jobs for Michigan
- — March 12, 2008
Online petition launched to urge Senate action
- — February 25, 2008
Troops could terminate auto leases if called to active duty
- — February 13, 2008
Plan to protect residents from secondhand smoke now heads to Senate for approval
- — December 05, 2007
New program attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate mortgages
- — December 04, 2007
Package requires businesses to quickly pull dangerous items off shelves
- — December 03, 2007
Lawmaker takes the lead in fighting for federal investment in our economic future
- — November 07, 2007
Lawmaker details initiatives for the Gillette Nature Association
- — October 25, 2007
Plan ends free ride for judges, auditor general, state agency directors
- — October 24, 2007
Lawmaker honors Reeths-Puffer High School Senior Amanda Hutchins
- — October 24, 2007
Plan aimed at boosting consumer protections also bans lavish gifts to doctors
- — October 22, 2007
Budget solution protects schools, seniors, healthcare; invests in state's future
- — October 15, 2007
Lawmakers calls for override of President Bush's veto of the SCHIP program
- — October 11, 2007
Program would provided funding to hire additional teachers, reduce class sizes
- — October 08, 2007
Budget solution protects schools, seniors, public safety; invests in state's future
- — October 02, 2007
'Charlie's Bill' requires employers to provide paid bereavement leave
- — August 22, 2007
Lawmaker calls for an end to dumping of industrial waste into Lake Michigan
- — August 21, 2007
Valentine denounces Senate for stonewalling tough anti-trash plan
- — July 24, 2007
Package cracks down on diversion, selling Michigan water for profit
- — July 02, 2007
Lawmaker will present winners with state seal at Great Lakes protection town hall meeting
- — June 21, 2007
- — June 13, 2007
Plan boosts renewable energy production and aids in fight against global warming
- — June 11, 2007
Lawmaker calls on Senate for fast action to jumpstart economy
- — May 23, 2007
House Dems pass other reforms, cap superintendent salaries
- — May 23, 2007
Lawmaker increases winners to three, will feature photos on Web site
- — May 11, 2007
Legislation bans new landfills, caps expansion for existing landfills
- — May 03, 2007
Bill requires state to replace any hunting land it sells off
- — May 03, 2007
Plan curbs special-interest influence in elections, holds elected officials to higher standards
- — May 02, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — May 02, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
- — April 25, 2007
Dems raise dumping charge to attack economics of trash trade
- — April 17, 2007
Lawmaker says MI taxpayers can't afford to offer a free ride
- — April 16, 2007
- — April 05, 2007
Representative will meet with residents at local cafes
- — April 05, 2007
Turnaround plan focuses on cuts, reforms, investments in education, health care
- — April 05, 2007
Lawmaker's plan gives state entrepreneurs tools to succeed
- — March 26, 2007
Legislation will restore integrity to House, residents' faith in government
- — March 22, 2007
Lawmaker discusses MI's law that gives legal immunity to drug industry
- — March 19, 2007
Millions of Michigan workers to receive access to a secure retirement
- — March 19, 2007
Legislation to spur home sales, jumpstart Michigan's economy
- — March 14, 2007
'Robocallers' would need to identify themselves or face punishment
- — March 13, 2007
Plan suspends 'pop-up tax' on home sales, protects homeowners in tough times
- — March 12, 2007
Plan ends health care for life for lawmakers, cuts budget by over 5 percent
- — March 05, 2007
Proposals include tax cut for businesses, tax break for auto buyers
- — February 28, 2007
Bills holding drug companies accountable head to Senate
- — February 22, 2007
Lawmaker hails plan to invest in alternative energies, create highly skilled workforce
- — February 06, 2007
Plan attacks economics of Canadian, out-of-state trash trade
- — January 31, 2007
Representative also to serve on Great Lakes and Environment Committee
- — January 24, 2007
Leading list of priorities: Affordable health care, education, alternative energy
- — January 22, 2007
Dems celebrate Michigan Promise Grant, replacement for Merit Scholarship
- — December 15, 2006