Five Things We’re Reading

Jan 23, 2024

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.

Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Light You Want – How can you apply the way executives develop corporate strategy projects to your personal life to learn what living a meaningful life would look like for you?

The European City Where Selfies Are ‘Awkward’ – While taking a selfie is quite common throughout the world, why has this major city been the holdout and not adopted this practice?

Here Are the Issues We Are All Going to be Fighting About in 2024 – As different states adopt different rules on hot-button issues, debate will continue to grow nationwide. With Congress at a near standstill, states will continue to legislate everything from AI to social media to school vouchers, and much more.

Raise Your Glass to Pink – the Pop Star Who Rocks California’s Organic Wine Scene – How has this world-famous singer made a path for herself as a respected winemaker?

9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond – What are the trends where researchers believe there will be shifts in the workplace this year? Why will it be critical for employers to navigate these?

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