Five Things We’re Reading

Jul 21, 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.

More Protein or Less? The Foods to Get You Through a Heatwave – Heatwaves change the way we want to eat. Here are some good tips when the temperature rises.

How an Italian Sculptor Created the World Cup Trophy That Became An Icon – How did one artist get the dream of creating the trophy, and what is the meaning behind it?

Are Regional Accents Dyin’? Not on Tik-Tawk. – Bringing together folks across the nation onto one platform is highlighting the different accents and helping some creators make it big.

How Detroit-Style Pizza Became Popular in Seoul – The story behind the restaurant, including a trip to Detroit to learn from the best!

So Distressed You Can’t Think Straight? Lower the Intensity with These 4 Skills – A new book is helping people learn the everyday skills to manage distress. This article shares four easy ways to respond to stressful moments.

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