Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Gov. Mike DeWine required masks in schools last year. Why the change?

The Republican is taking a different approach to masks in schools this year. The reason? Things have changed. But is politics playing a role too? [cincinnati.com]( [Local Politics]( Friday, August 20 [Gov. Mike DeWine holds his masks up during a press conference at Lunken Airport, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. DeWine traveled across the state to enforce the curfew and the importance of masks and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. ]( [Gov. Mike DeWine required masks in schools last year. Why the change?]( The Republican is taking a different approach to masks in schools this year. The reason? Things have changed. But is politics playing a role too? [These 32 people made the ballot for Cincinnati City Council (so far)]( [Cincinnati City Hall photographed on Wednesday, Ju]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Jeff Ruby's CEO on new Fountain Square steakhouse: 'I hope people...]( [Britney Ruby Miller, CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary Ent]( [43 people filed to run for Cincinnati City Council - the most in 20...]( [The lights of Cincinnati City Hall will remain ill]( [Ohio nursing homes fear crunch after Biden orders workers to get...]( [Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Frist Lady Fran DeWi]( SPECIAL OFFER Subscribe today and get unlimited digital access for $1 for 3 months, then $9.99 per month [View My Offer]( MORE ARTICLES FROM THE ENQUIRER [Ohio reports 3,446 new COVID-19 cases Thursday]( [Communities' OK moves Ohio opioid settlement deal closer]( [Thousands of Ohio kids not getting tax credit payments]( [Should defendants be allowed multiple outfits at trial?]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Williams: No streetcar. No Children's deal. Will Cincinnati voters...]( [Want more?: Download the Cincinnati.com app.]( [click here]( FOLLOW US [FB]( [TW]( [IG]( Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( © 2021 www.cincinnati.com. All rights reserved. 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202