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.

A Reminder to VOTE, Michigan Absentee Ballots Rolling In, & Gov. Whitmer Boards Have Strong UP University Representation

A reminder to VOTE, Michigan absentee ballots keep rolling in, how to amend your ballot, UP residents on state boards and commissions, and Governor Whitmer’s cabinet and key policy team has strong UP, NMU, and LSSU representation.

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Dark Stores Loophole and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Capital Building and Guns, and McBroom As Senate Majority Leader?

Dark stores loophole and the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Capital Building and guns, and McBroom as Senate Majority Leader in 2021? Read this and more in this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise and Rumors by David Haynes.

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Marquette Site of Assault on Governor, UP Board of Trustees Openings, University COVID Numbers, and Absentee Ballot Update

Marquette Site of Assault on Governor, UP Board of Trustees Openings, University COVID Numbers, and Absentee Ballot Update. Read this and more in this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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More on UP Health Care System Owners, Broadband Availability in the UP, Taxes, Taxes and Taxes, and an Update on Dark Store Legislation

More on U.P. health care system owners, broadband availability in the U.P., Michigan taxes, and an update on Dark Store legislation in Michigan. Read about this and more in this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise and Rumors.

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Absentee Ballot Update, University COVID Containments, NMU Alumnus Quoted in NYT, and More

Absentee ballot update, MTU urging veterans to apply for jobs, food banks in the UP and food insecurity, UP universities and COVID containments, and Starbucks Emeritus Chairman and NMU alumnus quoted in New York Times. Check out this week’s Rural Whisper, Noise & Rumors.

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Absentee Ballots in the Upper Peninsula, Veteran Food and Insecurity, and More on Popular NMU Dean Resignation

Absentee ballots in the Upper Peninsula, Veteran food and insecurity, and more on the popular NMU dean resignation. Check out this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors:

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A Popular NMU Dean Resigns, More On Dark Store Tax Appeals, and Mackinac Island Offering Remote Learning

A popular NMU dean resigns, more on the Dark Store tax appeals, and Mackinac Island offering remote learning. Read more in this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors.

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State Budget Deficit Projections, Feds Sending Dollars to UP Airports, and Some Interesting Wealth Inequality Facts

State budget deficit projections, Feds sending dollars to UP airports, and some interesting wealth inequality facts. Read more in this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors.

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Dark Store Battles Continue, U.P. Legislators Oppose Governor’s Tax Tribunal Appointment, and the Last U.P. Voice on the Supreme Court

Dark store battles continue, U.P. legislators oppose Governor’s Tax Tribunal appointment, and the last U.P. voice on the Supreme Court. Read more in this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors.

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Micropolitan Areas in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan Scores Poorly for Education Funding Gaps, and New Book Suggestions

Micropolitan Areas in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan Scores Poorly for Education Funding Gaps, and New Book Suggestions. Read about it in this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors.

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