Five Things We’re Reading

Jun 30, 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.

‘A Hidden Blood Pump’: How Chewing More Boosts Your Brain – What are the health benefits, and potential benefits to the US economy, from chewing your food more?

Check Your Quarters: Rare ‘July 4th’ Coins Entering Circulation – Find out the details on this rare coin celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

The World’s Largest Mammal Migration That Few Travelers Ever See – While the largest animals of Africa tend to get the most attention, these smaller animals are part of the largest migration every year.

We Had Packed Lunches Every Day for 10 Years and Retired at 40 – What small steps did this couple take each day to save money, allowing them to retire decades early?

Report: How Americans Are Getting Their News – Are traditional sources losing ground to digital sites? And how has that changed since 2013?

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