Five Things We’re Reading

Dec 12, 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 articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

What is CosMc’s? McDonald’s Shares First Details About Its New Beverage-Led Store – How is McDonald’s shaking things up with their new concept store outside of Chicago?

Rosa Parks: The ‘No’ That Sparked the Civil Rights Movement – December 1 was the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ arrest and the BBC has exclusive clips of her discussing the historically important arrest.

NCAA Proposes That Athletes Can Get Paid – Could the world of college sports face a major shift in how athletes are compensated for their gameplay?

Here’s How Much Students Pay Per Bedroom in America’s College Towns – How does each state rank in terms of housing costs for college students?

Brands Keep Dumping Their Script Logos. Which Brand Will Be Next? – After many decades, several big-name companies are changing their logo’s font. Why are they doing this and what companies might make the big change next?

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