Five Things We’re Reading

Aug 20, 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.

The Olympic Games Are Returning to Salt Lake City – How did Salt Lake City pitch a successful bid to host the winter games?

Behind the Scenes at the DNC: Controlled Chaos and ‘Death Stares’ – National party conventions require excessive amounts of planning. How are organizers preparing, given they had to make massive changes following the recent change to the top of the ticket?

Astronauts May Be Stuck in Space Until 2025: What It Could Mean for Their Bodies – A slated two-week mission could turn into over six months. What are the potential negative impacts they might face from such a long period spent in outer space?

The More Senior Your Job Title, the More You Need to Keep a Journal – How can structured reflection help leaders reflect on past decisions and prepare for future choices?

Climate Change’s Latest Deadly Threat: Lightning Strikes – In India, death by lightning has grown 50% since 2000. It’s projected to get even worse as climate change makes our environment more unstable.

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