Five Things We’re Reading

Oct 21, 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.

How to Lead When the Conditions for Success Suddenly Disappear – What tools can a leader use to remain successful during ever-changing conditions?

Your Kitchen Is Full of Microplastics. Here’s How to Eat Less of Them – Here are everyday steps you can take to reduce your intake of microplastics.

When the Numbers Play Politics, We All Play – The federal government shutdown has halted the release of crucial reports that state governments depend on. Without this information, how are states impacted in their ability to serve their residents effectively?

Trump Says Tariffs on Medium -and Heavy-Duty Trucks Will Go Into Effect Nov. 1 – Why are trucks the latest to be subjected to a Trump tariff?

How One Detroit School Is Using Free Bikes to Combat Chronic Absenteeism – With a shortage of school buses and unreliable public transit, how are bicycles helping fill the gap for students trying to get to school?

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