Five Things We’re Reading

Apr 7, 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.

Are You Part of the ‘Distraction Economy’? – Can the constant distractions that we face daily lead to a loss of ourselves?

American Aviation Is Near Collapse – From tourism to the economy and more, air travel is key. Why is this important industry on the brink of failing?

Why Some Travelers Are Rethinking Trips to the US – Big events were expected to draw in tourists this summer. How are recent events leading to a potential decline in visitors?

‘Blind Alleys Are Always Opportunities’: The Scientist Who Developed the Polio Vaccine – The story behind the race to create a vaccine for a disease that was gripping the country.

Scientists Have Made a French Fry Breakthrough – How can you cook a healthier fry, without sacrificing the crunch?

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