Five Things We’re Reading

Sep 26, 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.

Data Colada – A trio of data and behavioral scientists are posting discrepancies in the data of some major researchers.

Blue State Migrant Crisis Sparks Political Disaster for Biden – The president is stuck in a difficult spot with humanitarian crises unfolding in many Democratically-controlled cities across the country.

I Spent 7 Straight Hours On A Chairlift. Here’s What I Learned About Why We Still Ski. – Despite the high cost and travel people are highly devoted to skiing, this article dives into the reasons why.

Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics – A comprehensive study was completed to find how Americans feel about the government, political system, and candidates. Its results are less than stellar.

The Strategic Benefits of Randomized Decision-Making – Can randomized decision-making provide a number of benefits, such as an early advantage? And how can you incorporate it?

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