Five Things We’re Reading

May 14, 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 articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. 

Advice for the Unmotivated – Even in the most satisfying jobs, feeling unmotivated sometimes can be common. How can you keep, or regain, your motivation?

A Brief History of Airline Food’s Rapid Descent – While many attribute the decline of in-fight meals to cost-cutting measures, there are a number of reasons for the change.

Here’s How California State Agencies Plan to Use Generative AI – California is a nationwide leader in incorporating AI to provide better services to residents. Here are the basic who, how, and potential costs, along with what could go wrong.

Why These 3 Employees Decided To Go Back To The Office Full Time – While many employees are choosing to remain working remotely, some are deciding to return to in-person. Here are some of the reasons behind that choice.

Fewer Americans See Climate Change As Very Serious Problem: Survey – In just three years Americans’ opinions on climate change have shown a noticeable difference. How are the various demographics viewing this issue?

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Recent Posts

Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

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. Girl Scouts Are Retiring Two Cookie Flavors (Don’t Worry, Your Thin Mints Are Safe) – A brief look at the history of the well-known...

Changes to Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave Pass

Changes to Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave Pass

The House passed legislation altering the forthcoming changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and paid sick time laws, set to take effect next month. Without action, on February 21, the minimum wage will increase to $12.48/hour, and the tipped rate will increase to...

House Judiciary, Oversight Chairs Named

House Judiciary, Oversight Chairs Named

This week, Speaker Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo) announced the members serving as chair of the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees for the 2025 – 2026 legislative term. House Judiciary Committee: Chair - Representative Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) She’s serving her...

Looking for older articles?

We’ve recently made improvements to our blog to provide a better user experience. If you’re searching for older posts, click here to search our archive.

Michigan Legislative Consultants
110 W. Michigan Avenue
Suite 500
Lansing, MI 48933
517.372.2560
517.372.0130 fax

1001 Woodward Avenue
Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48226

MLC is proud to be the Michigan member of NASL