Five Things We’re Reading

Jul 2, 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.

How Starbucks Devalued Its Own Brand – For a while it looked as if Starbucks’ growth couldn’t be stopped. However, the company is now struggling. Here’s an inside look into where it went wrong.

The Supreme Court Sides with Biden Administration in Social Media ‘Jawboning’ Case – After years of debate over how a person’s First Amendment rights translate to social media, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion.

She’s a Blue-Collar, Bible-Quoting, Israel-Supporting, Pro-Choice, Millennial Latina. Is She the Future of the Democratic Progressivism? – While in Congress, she’s voted against some of the biggest policy priorities of the Democratic party. However, will her style of voting for her district first and not the party put her in the forefront of where the party should head?

Modern CEO’s 2024 Summer Reading List – If you are trying to make sense of the global changes that are occurring, here are three suggested reads for you to dive into.

3 Steps to Cultivate An innovator’s Mindset – Innovation can boost your career. Here’s how you can bring out the innovator in you.

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