Five Things We’re Reading

Jun 16, 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 Global Implications of the White House’s Export Controls on Anthropic – How are experts responding to the latest move by the federal government to regulate AI?

Why Modern Parents Feel More Sleep Deprived Than Our Ancestors Did – Why are parents getting less sleep, and how are scientists responding?

The ‘Slow Travel’ Trend is Made for Michigan. Relax in Lighthouse Lodging, a Farm Stay or Readaway – If you’re looking to partake in the latest travel trend, here are some great places in Michigan to visit this summer.

These Visitors’ Viral World Cup Videos Are Showing What Really Makes America Great – Read about the story behind the internet’s latest sensation.

70 Brilliant Books for the Summer – Here’s a wide range of books to pick up this summer.

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