Five Things We’re Reading

Jun 25, 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.

A Radical New Magnet Without Rare-Earth Metals Is About to Change Motors Forever – Earth metals have been seen as a possible impediment in the transition to EVs. Could this new technology solve that problem?

Six Swing States Set to Decide the US Election – While voters from all 50 states will cast their ballots, only a handful of those will decide who is elected the next president. Here is a look at those swing states and the key issues at play in each of them.

A Quick Beginner’s Guide to the Game of Cricket – While cricket may be getting attention in the United States, not many residents know exactly what it is. Here is a basic overview of the world’s second most popular game.

An Exclusive Look Inside the Lego Group’s Super Secret Lab Dreaming Up the Future of Play – The future of play may be shaped inside this room, what might that look like?

AP Launching Nonprofit Group to Raise At Least $100M for Local News – Local news coverage is incredibly important but has been at the forefront of the disappearing news industry. One of the best-known international news sources is stepping up to stop that from occurring.

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.

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