Inside and outside of Oakland

Patterson plans to announce eight new programs at annual State of the County address

  Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson plans to announce eight new programs when he delivers his annual State of the County address.

  But, as usual, the fifth-term Patterson is mum on the details until his invitation-only address begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Centerpoint Marriott in Pontiac.

Democrats push "Hire Michigan First" plan

  Oakland County Democrats on Monday announced plans to reintroduce their Hire Michigan First plan, which proposes to reward companies that employ Michigan workers and penalizes companies that hire undocumented workers.

Southeast Michigan 9.12 Project meets Tuesday

  The tea party group Southeast Michigan 9.12 Project meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Shield’s Pizza, 1488 Rochester Road in Rochester Hills.