Five Things We’re Reading

Apr 14, 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.

The Network Secrets of Great Change Agents – It’s no surprise that humans are reluctant to change. In the workplace, this can cause issues, but there are ways that leaders can navigate change in order to be effective.

Seven Travel Trends That Will Define 2026 – Why are industry experts calling 2026 the year of quiet escapes, with slower and more intentional travel?

AI Is the New Front Door to Government. The Bots Need Help. – Why do governments need to change how they release information to ensure the accurate dissemination of information?

The FAA Takes a Rare Step to Head Off a Traffic Jam at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport – How did a turf war between two major airlines escalate to the point that the federal government had to step in?

What the Artemis II Crew Shared in First Remarks After Return to Earth – The crew had special messages to share following their historic journey into space.

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