Five Things We’re Reading

Dec 23, 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 that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

Your New Role Requires Strategic Thinking…But You’re Stuck in the Weeds – A promotion to a leadership role brings a set of challenges that can impede having time to think strategically. Here are some practical ways to carve out time.

On Average, Americans Want to Live Until They’re 91 – How do different demographics feel about aging?

Six Myths About Rural America – Here’s the truth behind stereotypes held about rural America.

What If You Don’t Ski? Exploring Michigan in Winter – While Michigan is full of amazing ski areas, there are also other great outdoor adventures to partake in this winter.

We Caught Up with One of the Kids Who Sang on ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ He’s 72 Now – Here’s the story behind the iconic holiday song and a look at how one of the singers is staying close to the world of Charlie Brown.

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