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.

Mandatory National Service

What does it mean to be an American citizen? Should public service be required of…

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Happy Valentine’s Day, A Balloon Over Houghton, Another UP Leader Reappointed, Thanks to Jeremy, and UP School Alumni in the Legislature

Happy Valentine’s Day, A Balloon Over Houghton, Another UP Leader Reappointed, Thanks to Jeremy, UP School Alumni in the Legislature, Veterans in the UP, and Finlandia University Planning for Enrollment Decline. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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New NMU Board Appointments, Medicaid Review, Hiring Veterans, Child Care Coalition, and Facts From the World Around Us

New NMU Board Appointments, Medicaid Review, Hiring Veterans, Child Care Coalition, and Facts From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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A Conversation With UP Rural Health Leader Dennis Smith

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with UP rural health leader Dennis Smith. Dennis is President of Dennis H. Smith Consulting, a firm working in the Rural Healthcare space, and is also the former President and CEO of Upper Peninsula Health Plan.

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New NMU President Begins Work, From “Fix the Roads” to “Cut My Taxes”, Child Care Cost Solution Proposed, and Transparency in Nonprofits

New NMU President Begins Work, From “Fix the Roads” to “Cut My Taxes”, Child Care Cost Solution Proposed, and Transparency in Nonprofits. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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University Board Members, Alumni on University Boards, New Legislators Begin Their Service, and a Rural Legislative Agenda

University Board Members, Alumni on University Boards, New Legislators Begin Their Service, and a Rural Legislative Agenda. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Welcome to 2023, a UP Leader Retires, 2022 Election for Governor and Abortion, and Urban Control of State Board of Education

Welcome to 2023, a UP Leader Retires, 2022 Election for Governor and Abortion, and Urban Control of State Board of Education. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise, & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Former UP State Rep Named to Powerful Post, Veterans and Homelessness, Stabenow Gets a Top Spot, and Opinion/Op-Ed Articles in Rural Insights

Former UP State Rep Named to Powerful Post, Veterans and Homelessness, Stabenow Gets a Top Spot, and Opinion/Op-Ed Articles in Rural Insights. Read this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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From the World Around Us, U of M Economic Data Forecast, Child Care Tax Credit Expansion, Legislative Lame Duck, and Yoopers Tweeting Less or More?

From the World Around Us, U of M Economic Data Forecast, Child Care Tax Credit Expansion, Legislative Lame Duck, and Yoopers Tweeting Less or More?

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All-White Michigan Supreme Court No More, NMU Women’s Teams Recognition, Veteran Care in the UP, and Governor Whitmer and Transparency

All-White Michigan Supreme Court No More, NMU Women’s Teams Recognition, Veteran Care in the UP, and Governor Whitmer and Transparency. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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