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Commuter Taxes Coming to the UP, Michigan Primary Coming Up, Michigan Supreme Court Election, Child Care Still a Big Issue, Federal Judiciary Limits, and Some Facts

By David Haynes | June 27, 2022 | 6

Commuter Taxes Coming to the UP, Michigan Primary Coming Up, Michigan Supreme Court Election, Child Care Still a Big Issue, Federal Judiciary Limits, and Some Facts. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Inflation Felt All Across the Yoop, the Search for Affordable Housing Solutions, and McBroom Declines January 6th Committee Testimony

By David Haynes | June 20, 2022 | 1

Inflation Felt All Across the Yoop, the Search for Affordable Housing Solutions, and McBroom Declines January 6th Committee Testimony. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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State Legislature and Short-Term Rentals, New 1st Congressional District? Michigan Ballot Questions, Transparency in Marquette Hospital Deal, and Apollo Investments

By David Haynes | June 13, 2022 | 2

State Legislature and Short-Term Rentals, New 1st Congressional District? Michigan Ballot Questions, Transparency in Marquette Hospital Deal, and Apollo Investments. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Longtime UP Business Closing Doors, Former UP State Rep Has Home Searched, Sault Ste. Marie School Makes List, Police Officers in Schools, and Local Gov Finance Challenges

By David Haynes | June 6, 2022 | 5

Longtime UP Business Closing Doors, Former UP State Rep Has Home Searched, Sault Ste. Marie School Makes List, Police Officers in Schools, and Local Gov Finance Challenges. Read this week’s Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Stormy Kromer’s New CEO, Upper Peninsula Slogan, Transparency in Public Organizations, UP University Board Openings, and Finnish Delegation

By David Haynes | May 23, 2022 | 4

Stormy Kromer’s New CEO, Upper Peninsula Slogan, Transparency in Public Organizations, UP University Board Openings, and Finnish Delegation. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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UP Reps Call for Short-Term Rental Tax, Sault Tribe Chairman Resigns, NMU Foundation Announces Master Developer for Hospital Property, and Fall Ballot Term Limits

By David Haynes | May 16, 2022 | 0

UP Reps Call for Short-Term Rental Tax, Sault Tribe Chairman Resigns, NMU Foundation Announces Master Developer for Hospital Property, and Fall Ballot Term Limits. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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A Belated Happy Mother’s Day, Rockets, Lake Superior, and The New Yorker, Finlandia Appoints New President, and NMU Selling Kaye House

By David Haynes | May 9, 2022 | 3

A Belated Happy Mother’s Day, Rockets, Lake Superior, and The New Yorker, Finlandia Appoints New President, and NMU Selling Kaye House. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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NMU’s Founding, Rural Voices Not Wanted on Michigan Supreme Court, UP Statewide Candidates, NMU Mental Health Services Review, and Mackinac Ferry Renamed

By David Haynes | April 25, 2022 | 2

NMU’s Founding, Rural Voices Not Wanted on Michigan Supreme Court, UP Statewide Candidates, NMU Mental Health Services Review, American Legion and Non-Citizen Veterans, and Mackinac Ferry Renamed. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Upper Peninsula Student Wins MSU Award, Soo Wins Main Street Funding, and Rural Insights Student Research Presented At Conference

By David Haynes | April 18, 2022 | 5

Upper Peninsula Student Wins MSU Award, Soo Wins Main Street Funding, Rural Insights Student Research Presented At Conference, Interesting Facts, and Odd News. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes!

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Smart Brevity, University Enrollments Drop Statewide, Student Loan Repayment, MDOT Responds Re: Paint and Ice, and “Don’t Say Gay” Legislation

By David Haynes | April 11, 2022 | 1

Smart Brevity, University Enrollments Drop Statewide, Student Loan Repayment, MDOT Responds Re: Paint and Ice, and “Don’t Say Gay” Legislation. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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  • Commuter Taxes Coming to the UP, Michigan Primary Coming Up, Michigan Supreme Court Election, Child Care Still a Big Issue, Federal Judiciary Limits, and Some Facts
  • Ghosts of a Vanished Upper Peninsula Industry
  • Inflation Felt All Across the Yoop, the Search for Affordable Housing Solutions, and McBroom Declines January 6th Committee Testimony
  • Catching Up With Brian Chapman, Sault Ste. Marie City Manager
  • State Legislature and Short-Term Rentals, New 1st Congressional District? Michigan Ballot Questions, Transparency in Marquette Hospital Deal, and Apollo Investments
  • My Memories of John X. Jamrich
  • Longtime UP Business Closing Doors, Former UP State Rep Has Home Searched, Sault Ste. Marie School Makes List, Police Officers in Schools, and Local Gov Finance Challenges

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