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Former President Trump Announces Third Campaign For White House

2 years 7 months ago
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched his third campaign for the White House. “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Trump said before an audience of several hundred supporters in a chandeliered ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago club, where he stood flanked by American flags and banners bearing his “Make America Great Again” slogan. “America’s comeback starts right now," he said, formally beginning the 2024 Republican primary. “We are a nation in decline,” he said. “We are here tonight to declare that it does not have to be this way.” Donald’s daughter Ivanka, released a statement after the announcement, saying that she does not plan to be involved in his campaign. “While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena,” she said in a

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Bethalto Superintendent Jill Griffin to Join L&C Board of Trustees

2 years 7 months ago
GODFREY – Bethalto Superintendent Jill Griffin is the newest member of the Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees. Griffin was sworn in during the Board’s regular meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 15, and will finish out the term of former chairperson David Heyen, which runs through April 2023. Griffin plans to run in the April election to maintain her position on the Board. “I have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for this work, as I’ve seen the power of education and its ability to transform lives,” Griffin said. “My education has opened doors for me that I never thought possible, and I believe in providing the same access and opportunity for all students interested in a post-secondary pathway. I am excited to be a part of the vision and opportunity that I believe exists at Lewis and Clark Community College. I want to assist in moving that vision forward on behalf of all L&C students.” Griffin has served the Bethalto School District a

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