Five Things We’re Reading

Mar 10, 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.

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies – How can companies navigate the rising pressure to take opinions on political issues to avoid making mistakes?

Colorado River States Miss Deadline, Compromise Nowhere in Sight – The states bordering the river need to reach an agreement on how to handle the declining water supply. What is causing the impasse to make a deal?

The Next Redistricting Battle Might Be Who Is Counted in State Legislative Districts – Should legislative districts only include those who are eligible to vote, or continue with the traditional method of including all who reside there? Find out who is behind the push for the change and what challenges they may face.

The Making of Gross National Product and the Nation’s Security – What major war was behind the way the GNP is currently estimated?

US Recession Odds Spike as Iran War Explodes – What are experts saying may happen to the economy as a result of the current military operations in the Middle East?

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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