Five Things We’re Reading

May 14, 2024

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. 

Advice for the Unmotivated – Even in the most satisfying jobs, feeling unmotivated sometimes can be common. How can you keep, or regain, your motivation?

A Brief History of Airline Food’s Rapid Descent – While many attribute the decline of in-fight meals to cost-cutting measures, there are a number of reasons for the change.

Here’s How California State Agencies Plan to Use Generative AI – California is a nationwide leader in incorporating AI to provide better services to residents. Here are the basic who, how, and potential costs, along with what could go wrong.

Why These 3 Employees Decided To Go Back To The Office Full Time – While many employees are choosing to remain working remotely, some are deciding to return to in-person. Here are some of the reasons behind that choice.

Fewer Americans See Climate Change As Very Serious Problem: Survey – In just three years Americans’ opinions on climate change have shown a noticeable difference. How are the various demographics viewing this issue?

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