Five Things We’re Reading

Apr 22, 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.

Tapping Into Your Team’s Circadian Rhythms – Not everyone does their best work in the morning. How can leaders respond to ensure people can tackle important issues when they can perform their best?

An Irish Pub Expert’s Top Five in Dublin – While he’s working to visit and rate Irish pubs worldwide, he shared his top pubs in Dublin, the birthplace of Guinness.

Tom Brady, Famed Health Nut, Explains His Junk Food Endorsements in Retirement: ‘Moderation in All Things’ – What led to the change after he retired from football?

Respiratory Viruses Lingering Longer Than Usual This Year – How has the timing and longevity of various respiratory illnesses changed this year?

Letting AI Do Your Work Erodes Your Confidence, According to a New Study – A recent survey shows a negative impact among those relying on AI in the workplace. How can you deliberately use AI to avoid this result?

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