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.

UP Boat Building, Michigan Municipal Execs Meet, Update on Dark Store Issue, Tourist Tax, & Free Community College Tuition

UP Boat Building, Michigan Municipal Execs Meet, Update on Dark Store Issue, Tourist Tax, & Free Community College Tuition. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Chippewa County Gets Massive New Industrial Park, Ironwood CEO Wins Award, From the World Around Us, and Survey Questions for our Readers

Chippewa County Gets Massive New Industrial Park, Ironwood CEO Wins Award, From the World Around Us, and Survey Questions for Our Readers. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Congratulations to High School and Higher Ed Graduates, Citizen Journalism Presentation, Homeownership in the UP and America, Finnish-American Classes, & Transparency in Nonprofits

Congratulations to High School and Higher Ed Graduates, Citizen Journalism Presentation, Homeownership in the UP and America, Finnish-American Classes, & Transparency in Nonprofits. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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UP Local Government Survey, Keweenaw National Historic Park Announces Commissioned Artist, UP Hotel Tax, Pretty Quiet on UP Campuses, & From the World Around Us

UP Local Government Survey, Keweenaw National Historic Park Announces Commissioned Artist, UP Hotel Tax, Quiet on UP Campuses, and From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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National Lost Sock Day, LSSU Gets New Board Members, Airbnb Tax, Additional Hotel Tax, and UP Voice Needed on Michigan Supreme Court

National Lost Sock Day, LSSU Gets New Board Members, Airbnb Tax, Additional Hotel Tax, and UP Voice Needed on Michigan Supreme Court. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Former UP Legislator Indicted, Transparency and Sunshine for Michigan Public Officials, and From the World Around Us

Former UP Legislator Indicted, Transparency and Sunshine for Michigan Public Officials, and From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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US President Trivia, News for Finns and Friends, Old Hospital Property Construction, UP Senator’s Push for Transparency, and Proposed Hotel Tax Amendments

US President Trivia, News for Finns and Friends, Old Hospital Property Construction, UP Senator’s Push for Transparency, and Proposed Hotel Tax Amendments. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors from David Haynes.

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Addressing Rural Challenges: A Conversation with Scott Erbisch

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, seasoned public administrator Scott Erbisch joins David Haynes to discuss the unique challenges faced by rural areas in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Hematites Win, State Population Growth, Opportunity for Rural Voice on MI Supreme Court, Toll Roads, Funds for the UP Approved, and HS Training Opportunity

Hematites Win, State Population Growth, Opportunity for Rural Voice on MI Supreme Court, Toll Roads, Funds for the UP Approved, and HS Training Opportunity. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Solar Energy at the Former Groveland Mine Site: A Conversation with Lois Ellis & Elise Matz

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Lois Ellis, Executive Director of the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance, and Elise Matz, Vice President of Circle Power Renewables, to discuss the transformative solar energy project at the former Groveland Mine site in Dickinson County.

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