Five Things We’re Reading

May 30, 2023

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

Report: Online Predators Are Targeting Children’s Webcams – Advances in technology are making it easier for predators to exploit children online. What are the latest methods?

Trump Had an Escalator. DeSantis Had a Meltdown. – How do the announcements for two presidential campaigns differ?

What Is Driving the Differences in Inflation Across U.S. Regions? – What is regional inflation and what is causing the differences throughout the country?

To Improve Your Work Performance, Get Some Exercise – Another reason to exercise: better performance at work. How can you benefit the most from it?

Research: The Flexibility Options Your On-Site Employees Want – A recent study shows what employees value and none of the most common options made the list.

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