Five Things We’re Reading

Jul 8, 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.

The Best Leaders Encourage “Spacious Thinking” – What is this way of thinking, and how can it benefit your company and your employees?

Parasites and Staphylococcus: How Hygienic Are Public Swimming Pools Really? – During the hot summer months, many families head to a public pool, but is it a safe place to find relief during the heat of the day?

Waffle House Drops Egg Surcharge As Prices Fall Back to Earth – As the higher prices have come down from earlier in the year, this restaurant is passing along the cost relief to its customers.

What Drives the Rise in Remote Work? Preliminary Evidence from Utilization Rates and Wage Trends – Working from home gained major traction during the pandemic; however, why did it remain popular after we moved beyond the height of the pandemic and quarantine?

The Vienna Cemetery Where Endangered Species and Biodiversity Thrive – Why are cemeteries across the globe often home to habitats, allowing species to grow and thrive?

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