Five Things We’re Reading

Feb 27, 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.

Michigan May Soon Show Just How Badly Biden’s Cease-Fire Stance Is Hurting Him – Michigan is a must-win state for President Biden this November. Today’s presidential primary race may provide insight into how likely the president is to win the state again in the general election.

Mappa Mundi: The Greatest Medieval Map in the World – What makes this map from 1459 the greatest medieval map of the world?

The Best and Worst American Cities for Pizza Lovers May Surprise You – Like many, do you think NYC will top the list for best pizza? Surprisingly they don’t make the top 10 and you might never guess who won the number one spot.

Google Brings AI to Google Messages, Android Auto, Wear OS and More – AI is continuing to move into more areas of our lives. The latest move has Google bringing new features to phones, cars, and wearable devices.

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Changing Careers – Before changing your career you should answer these four questions to help guide self-reflection on if it’s the right decision for you.

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