Five Things We’re Reading

Jul 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.

How the Best Leaders Respond to Rule Breaking – Why do people break the rules at work, and how can a leader dig deep into the root cause?

I’m a Surgeon and Gut Health Expert – The No.1 ‘Magical’ Food I Eat Every Day for a Longer Life –From coffee to yogurt to sauerkraut, here are the foods and beverages that should become staples of your diet.

When the Ball Rolls, the Stock Market Also Moves: The Companies That Win With the World Cup – In addition to the winning team, who are the other winners of the World Cup?

 What the Dates Printed on Your Food Actually Mean – How did California change the rules to ensure consumers know exactly when their food is safe vs. when it should be thrown away?

4 Surprising (And Evidence-Based) Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee – The heavily researched beverage does have at least four health benefits for those who consume it.

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