David Haynes

David Haynes has served as a professor of public administration and public policy. He previously has served as President of Northern Michigan University. David has been involved in the public administration and political science field for over 45 years.

Happy Belated Mother’s Day, A New Pope and New University Presidents, Nation’s Longest Serving Mayor in the UP, and UP Tourism Spending Increases

Happy Belated Mother’s Day, A New Pope and New University Presidents, Nation’s Longest Serving Mayor in the UP, and UP Tourism Spending Increases. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Congrats to Graduates, Governor Appoints First Yooper to Appeals Court, the UP and Canada, Opinion in Rural Insights, and Stats Around Michigan

Congrats to Graduates, Governor Appoints First Yooper to Appeals Court, the UP and Canada, Opinion in Rural Insights, and Stats Around Michigan. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Presidential Age Limits Survey Results, UP Planned Parenthood Closing, Line 5 Negotiations, Canadians Visiting Us, and a Gas Tax Increase in Our Future?

Presidential Age Limits Survey Results, UP Planned Parenthood Closing, Line 5 Negotiations, Canadians Visiting Us, and a Gas Tax Increase in Our Future? Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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NMU Alumnus Takes Lead on Protecting Same Sex Marriage, More Candidates Join 2026 Governor Race, Interest in College is Sinking, & the American Gerontocracy

NMU Alumnus Takes Lead on Protecting Same Sex Marriage, More Candidates Join 2026 Governor Race, Interest in College is Sinking, & the American Gerontocracy. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Former UP and Northern Michigan State Rep’s Trial, NMU Men’s Basketball GLIAC Champions, New Nickel Site Found in UP, and DOGE Closing UP Sites

Former UP and Northern Michigan State Rep’s Trial, NMU Men’s Basketball GLIAC Champions, New Nickel Site Found in UP, and DOGE Closing UP Sites. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Heating Rural Homes in Michigan, Weed Roads & Taxes in Michigan, Michigan Supreme Court Losing Member, and a Big Michigan Election Year

Heating Rural Homes in Michigan, Weed Roads & Taxes in Michigan, Michigan Supreme Court Losing Member, & a Big Michigan Election Year. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Tessman Appointed to State Board, Should the Michigan Constitution Be Amended, and PAC Influence in Michigan Elections

Tessman Appointed to State Board, Should the Michigan Constitution Be Amended, and PAC Influence in Michigan Elections. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Declining Student Enrollment, Age Limits in Congress, and Our Support for Veterans

Declining Student Enrollment, Age Limits in Congress, and Our Support for Veterans. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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NMU Alumnus Nominated for Legislative Award, LSSU Issues Annual Banned Words List, Brock Tessman Lookalike, & Facts From Around the World

NMU Alumnus Nominated for Legislative Award, LSSU Issues Annual Banned Words List, Brock Tessman Lookalike, & Facts From Around the World. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Snow in the UP, Happy Holidays and Other Greetings, and Community Holiday Efforts to Help Those Less Fortunate

Snow in the UP, Happy Holidays and Other Greetings, and Community Holiday Efforts to Help Those Less Fortunate. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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