May 14, 2025

Gov. DeWine discusses pandemic response at Buckeye Girls State

ALLIANCE – Gov. Mike DeWine told a group of female high school students interested in government that having a career in public office means learning to accept criticism.  © Paige Bennett Gov. Mike DeWine speaks to roughly 500 students on during Buckeye Girls State at the University of Mount Union on Monday, June 14, 2021. More: Buckeye Girls State runs this week in Alliance Load Error “You have to keep a focus, and you have to try to listen and pick up what you think is relevant as far as what people are telling you,” he said.  The governor spoke to roughly 500 students on Monday during Buckeye Girls State at the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex at the University of Mount Union. DeWine answered questions posed by the students, with many of those questions revolving around the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He cited the cancellation of the Arnold Sports Festival in 2020…

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