Five Things We’re Reading

Apr 29, 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.

Scientists Say Our Consciousness May Actually Be Altering Reality – How might the latest research change how we view consciousness and reality?

Why Qualifying for the Kentucky Derby is 9x Harder Than Becoming a NASA Astronaut – Why is getting to participate in the derby one of the hardest things to do?

Your Brain Is Made for Change. Here’s How to Optimize It and Boost Brain Health. – Why do our brains rewire through new experiences, and what are some tips to make the feeling of being unsettled a bit less?

Podcasts Are Latest Trend for Political White House Hopefuls – What brought the rise of podcasts, and how might it help future presidential candidates?

‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Shows Lasting Appeal with $42.2 Million at the Global Box Office This Weekend – Twenty years later, this epic movie still drew large crowds to the theater.

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