Five Things We’re Reading

Aug 1, 2023

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 of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

What Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán Understand About Your Brain – What’s the scientific reason behind their support?

Teenagers Are Shoring Up Michigan’s Workforce. Can Lawmakers Keep Pace? – How might Michigan lead the country in enforcing minor work permits?

Research: A Little Nature in the Office Boosts Morale and Productivity – How can you incorporate nature into the office environment to benefit employees?

The Influencer Who Came to Congress – What was Congresswoman Luna’s path to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives?

AI-Generated Election Content Is Here, And the Social Networks Aren’t Prepared – How might the 2024 election look different and how will the country, and businesses, respond?

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