Local leaders oppose proposed state budget cuts in Meigs County
Meigs County and nearby officials gathered in Pomeroy to hear about a proposed budget that would eliminate the Medicaid managed care tax, depriving Meigs, Athens, Gallia and Jackson counties of hundreds of thousands in revenue. Local lawmakers urged caution while acknowledging potential changes.
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Columbus
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Randy Smith
Ryan Smith
Bidwell
Jay Edwards
Nelsonville
Smith
Gallipolis
Ohio
Ohio House Finance Committee
Edwards
Pomeroy
McDavis era ends as OU selects new president
The Ohio University community nears the end of Roderick McDavis’s 12 year tenure as the school’s first African American president and 20th leader. He began July 1 2004 after unanimous election June 3 2004, with a presidency marked by campus growth and notable debates over raises and 29 Park Place.
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Ohio University
Roderick McDavis
McDavis
the Messenger
Park Place
University
McDavis Career at Ohio University and Salary Trail
McDavis came from Virginia Commonwealth University where he held leadership roles since 1999. He was inaugurated on September 10 2004 pledging four goals to boost OU exposure, diversity, partnerships and regional economic links. His pay rose from 275000 to 480000 plus a 100000 bonus by 2016, with yearly increases but refusals in 2007 2008 and a pledged foregone increase for 2008. See page A3.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
McDavis
Athens
Board of Trustees
Rally Highlights Diverse Appalachian History in Athens
About 100 people gathered near Ohio University College Green to hear speakers at a Black Lives Matter in Appalachia rally. The event focused on the region history and the experiences of people of color in Southeast Ohio, with attendees listening near the Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium.
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Appalachia
Athens
Southeast
Ohio
Templeton-Blackburn Memorial
Ohio University
College Green
Athens County adopts economic development plan
The Athens County Commissioners approved an economic development strategic plan after nearly a year of work by the Athens County EDC with consultant The Montrose Group. The five year goals include 2,500 new high wage jobs, cutting child poverty by 5 percent and boosting per capita income by 5 percent with the plan adopted at the Feb. 15 EDC meeting.
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Athens County Economic Development Council
EDC
Montrose Group
Lenny Eliason
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