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.

NMU and MTU Bounce Up, 2023 UP Pasty Fest, Housing Shortages Continue in the UP, UP Senator Introduces Transparency Bill, & From the World Around Us

NMU and MTU Bounce Up, 2023 UP Pasty Fest, Housing Shortages Continue in the UP, UP Senator Introduces Transparency Bill, & From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors.

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Never, Ever Forget, From the World Around Us, Child Care in the UP, Lifepoint Corporate Leaders to Visit UP, and UP Gets Some Earmark Funds

Never, Ever Forget, From the World Around Us, Child Care in the UP, Lifepoint Corporate Leaders to Visit UP, and UP Gets Some Earmark Funds. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Tourists, Tourists, and More Tourists, Governor’s Growth Commission, Baraga County Veteran Services, Back to School in the UP, New Education Department, & More

Tourists, Tourists, and More Tourists, Governor’s Growth Commission, Baraga County Veteran Services, Back to School in the UP, New Education Department, & More. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Health Care in the UP and Statewide, AGE Updates From Our Readers, No Word On UP Appointment, Cell Phone Reception, Community College Enrollment, & Birth Control

Health Care in the UP and Statewide, AGE Updates From Our Readers, No Word On UP Appointment, Cell Phone Reception, Community College Enrollment, & Birth Control. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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988 Suicide Prevention Help Line, SAIL and UP Vets Program to Host Annual Campout, UP Voices on Governor’s Population Growth Commission, and Max Age Limit for Elected Officials?

988 Suicide Prevention Help Line, SAIL and UP Vets Program to Host Annual Campout, UP Voices on Governor’s Population Growth Commission, and Max Age Limit for Elected Officials? Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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UP Store Salutes Those Who Serve, Michigan Graduated Income Tax, UP Population Losses, Governor Appoints New Commission, & The World Around Us

UP Store Salutes Those Who Serve, Michigan Graduated Income Tax, UP Population Losses, Governor Appoints New Commission, & The World Around Us. Read this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Student Research: Assessing Socioeconomic Trends and Disparities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

We have a new research paper to share, this time from NMU economics major and Rural Insights student researcher Jonah Sebranek along with David Haynes, assessing the counties in the UP along a number of socioeconomic factors.

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Assessing Socioeconomic Trends and Disparities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: A County-by-County Analysis

We occasionally publish research by NMU students, and this article is an example of this…

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Rural Michigan Veteran Honored, Keweenaw Says No to Zoom, Veterans Home Relocation, Minimum Wage, From the World Around Us, & Happy Fourth

Rural Michigan Veteran Honored, Keweenaw Says No to Zoom, Veterans Home Relocation, Minimum Wage, From the World Around Us, & Happy Fourth. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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A Conversation with Representative David Prestin on Rural Issues, Veterans, Childcare, and Healthcare in the U.P.

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes and Rural Insights Student Researcher Brenna Musser talk to Representative David Prestin from the 108th House District. They discuss the top issues affecting the district, including the need for more opportunities, housing, and jobs to improve the quality of life in the Upper Peninsula.

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