Five Things We’re Reading

Nov 21, 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.

Italian Woman Wins Court Case to Evict Her Two Sons, Aged 40 and 42 – What are the societal norms in Italy and why did this case differ?

100 Notable Books of 2023 – The annual list of the NYT’s staff best books of the year, by category.

How Global Companies Use AI to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions – In the latest use of AI, companies are utilizing this technology to quickly respond to supply chain shortages.

A New Generation of Robots Can Help Small Manufacturers – Can robots help fill worker shortages for companies of all sizes?

How to Pack Thanksgiving Food for Your Flight – And Make Sure It Gets Through TSA – What foods must go in our checked luggage and what can you take on board?

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