Five Things We’re Reading

Sep 10, 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.

Sobering New Polls for Harris – Recent polling data came as a surprise to those behind the poll. What information can we learn about the state of the presidential race from voters’ responses?

Chicago Wants to Open a City-Run Grocery Store. It Could Be the Solution to Urban Food Deserts – Low profit margins lead many grocery stores to stay out of urban areas. The City of Chicago is hoping a government-owned store may be an alternative to ensure all residents have access to fresh food.

Harris Goes Her Own Way on Capital Gains Tax Hike – What is her proposal and how does it differ from what President Biden has proposed?

Bye, Google: These 3 AI Search Engines Help You Find Stuff Faster – Three platforms are hoping to get a piece of the pie for online searches away from Google, which dominates the field.

Don’t Make This Common Networking Mistake – How might a failure to follow up with people hurt job seekers and what are some practical ways to fix that?

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