The Athens native replaces Chelsie Wollett in that position.
Woodward earned his master of public policy and a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Kentucky. He worked for the commonwealth’s Hazard Mitigation Grant program and performed policy-related research for the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities.
He has served as an economic eesearch analyst with the Economic Research Center at the Buckeye Institute where he collected economic data, performed research, and wrote about economic policy issues.
“OhioSE is well-positioned to understand and advance the economic interests of the regional economy,” said Woodward. “As someone born and raised in the area, I am excited to return to the region to support OhioSE’s efforts to increase economic opportunities for the people who live and work here. I know this region has a lot to offer and look forward to sharing my research with the OhioSE team and area partners.”
Downtown Charlestonâs Fire Station #8 will soon see improvements
VIDEO: Downtown Charlestonâs Fire Station #8 will soon see improvements By Riley Bean and Summer Huechtker | January 7, 2021 at 6:06 AM EST - Updated January 7 at 7:39 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Technical Review Committee says downtownâs Fire Station #8 will soon undergo renovations.
The historic station was located on Huger Street in downtown Charleston but records show it is closed for now. Photo evidence shows the original station had a steam fire engine and a chemical engine, along with the horses required to pull the wagons. (Source: City of Charleston)
Texas to Get Federal Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Laura Recovery December 14, 2020
Federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Laura from Aug. 23-27, 2020, according to FEMA.
Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura in Galveston, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton and Orange counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for counties affected by Hurricane Laura
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Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for five Texas counties affected by Hurricane Laura.
Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the president in September requesting the declaration to help with recovery efforts.
According to the Governor s Office, the declaration includes Public Assistance for Debris Removal (Category A), Emergency Protective Measures (Category B), and Permanent Work (Categories C-G) for Galveston, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, and Orange Counties.