Five Things We’re Reading

Jan 20, 2026

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 that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. 

Why We Should Worry About the Recent Decline of Reading, According to Science – From children to adults, people are reading less and less. Here are some of the ways this decline is negatively impacting people.

Opinion: Collegiate Dance Team, Loved but Overlooked – Despite great successes, why can’t teams receive the same support as other sports?

Hidden Cameras Reveal What Hedgehogs Really Get Up to After Dark – In the largest study of its kind, scientists used wildlife cameras to study the nightlight of hedgehogs as the animals continue to lose their natural habitats.

Inside the Secret World of Japanese Snack Bars – Learn about these locals-only hangouts and perhaps add one of these hidden spots to your next itinerary.

‘There’s Nothing Like Boredom to Make You Write’: A Rare Interview with the Elusive Agatha Christie – Learn about one of the best-known authors of our time, her writing formula that has brought her success, and more.

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