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Whispers, Noise & Rumors

Final Reminder to VOTE, Upper Peninsula Elections, a Call for Patience, and a Mackinac Bridge Anniversary

By David Haynes | November 2, 2020 | 1

A Final Reminder to VOTE, Upper Peninsula Elections, a Call for Patience, and a Mackinac Bridge Anniversary. Read all about it in this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise, & Rumors by David Haynes.

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

By David Haynes | October 26, 2020 | 1

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?

By David Haynes | October 19, 2020 | 1

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

By David Haynes | October 12, 2020 | 0

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

By David Haynes | October 5, 2020 | 2

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

By David Haynes | September 28, 2020 | 0

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

By David Haynes | September 21, 2020 | 2

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

By David Haynes | September 14, 2020 | 0

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

By David Haynes | September 8, 2020 | 0

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

By David Haynes | August 31, 2020 | 1

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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