Five Things We’re Reading

Aug 12, 2025

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.

Warren Buffett’s Top Hiring Rule: Look for This Trait First or Nothing Else Matters – What makes a great hire, and what questions can you ask during an interview to find a candidate possessing those attributes?

Bill Clinton Plans to Reshape the Clinton Global Initiative Amid Rising Global Crises – How is CGI planning to shift its focus to respond to global development and the impact of wars and climate change?

Detroit’s Next Mayor Seeks to Spread Wealth Beyond Downtown – In an interview with the likely next Mayor, she shares where Detroit has been and her vision for the city as it continues to grow and thrive.

Federal Court Filing System Hit with ‘Sophisticated and Persistent’ Cyberattacks, Prompting Security Upgrades – How big of a threat is the latest rise in attacks to the judicial system?

American Summers Are Starting to Feel Like Winter – Summer used to be when northern residents could enjoy being outside. How is climate change impacting that and leading to hibernation during the summer, too?

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