Inside and outside of Oakland

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.

Snyder to attend Microsoft Technology Center opening

   Gov. Rick Snyder  will be in Southfield from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, for the official opening of the Microsoft Technology Center.