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Surprise: U.P. local government leaders buck the trend and report some improvement in state-local relations since 2016
According to research by University of Michigan’s CLOSUP center, the Upper Peninsula is defying statewide trends with improved state-local relations since 2016. The following article contains insights on this unique dynamic in regional governance.
MSU scandal starts where it should stop: With governing board
John Lindstrom’s article in the Detroit Free Press, “MSU is getting attention…
UP Survey From Ford School at U of M, UP Continues to Struggle With Medical Specialist Availability, Home Buyer Changes, & Michigan Continues to Lose Population
UP Survey From Ford School at U of M, UP Continues to Struggle With Medical Specialist Availability, Home Buyer Changes, & Michigan Continues to Lose Population. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Recent UP Migration Trends and Their Economic Consequences
In their latest Rural Insights article, Michael and John Broadway expand their previous study on migration trends for the UP to all 15 counties, and share what conclusions we can draw from this data.
Child Care Cost Increases, Americans Losing Confidence in Higher Ed, Bad News for Donuts, and a Push for Transparency in Michigan
Child Care Cost Increases, Americans Losing Confidence in Higher Ed, Bad News for Donuts, and a Push for Transparency in Michigan. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Diplomatic Paths: From Marquette to the World with Robert Hilton
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Robert Hilton, Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army and a Marquette native with a storied international career.
A Correction, NMU Alumni Grumble on Football Losses, Election Time in the UP, Minimum Wage Effort, Transparency in Michigan Legislature, and More
A Correction, NMU Alumni Grumble on Football Losses, Election Time in the UP, Minimum Wage Effort, Transparency in Michigan Legislature, and More. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Artificial Intelligence in the U.P.: Tool, Threat, or Paradigm Shift?
In his latest Rural Insights article, Bill Vajda provides some commentary on artificial intelligence and what he believes we can expect as AI becomes more widely adopted and utilized in the Upper Peninsula.
The Rural Insights Survey, a National Treasure in the Upper Peninsula, Veterans in Michigan and the UP, Bigger Planes Come to the UP, & Transparency in State Gov. and Public Universities
The Rural Insights Survey, a National Treasure in the Upper Peninsula, Veterans in Michigan and the UP, Bigger Planes Come to the UP, & Transparency in State Government and Public Universities. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
New Rural Insights UP Issues Survey–Chance to Win a $50 Stormy Kromer Gift Certificate!
We are running a new Upper Peninsula issues survey. If you are a UP resident, please consider taking the survey. You can also have a chance at winning a $50 Stormy Kromer gift certificate by taking the survey if you leave your email address.
