 
Sen. Fischer To Hold Listening Sessions Around The District In September
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8/27/2010
News Release
Senator Deb Fischer will hold several Listening Sessions around the district over the next couple of weeks beginning in Ainsworth on Tuesday, September 7. After attending the Brown County Commissioners meeting that morning, Senator Fischer will hold a Listening Session at the Ainsworth Senior Center, 234 W. 2nd, 11:45-12:45. Senator Fischer invites the public to attend the Listening Session to ask questions and express concerns regarding state legislative issues. A Listening Session in Bassett is planned for Monday, September 20, with further details to be announced later.
On Wednesday, September 8, Senator Deb Fischer will hold a Listening Session in Tryon after attending the County Commissioners meeting that morning. Senator Fischer will be at Aunt Bea's Cafe, 520 Highway 92, Tryon, from 12:00-1:00.
Everyone is welcome to attend these events.
STATE SENATOR DEB FISCHER TO HOST TRANSPORTATION FUNDING CONFERENCE AUGUST 26TH IN OMAHA
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8/12/2010
News Release
Senator Deb Fischer of Valentine, along with Senator Brad Ashford of Omaha, will be hosting a Nebraska Transportation Funding Conference at the downtown Embassy Suites in Omaha on Thursday, August 26th.
“The conference is an excellent way for my colleagues and the general public to discuss the importance of our transportation system to building a strong and healthy state,” Fischer said....Read More
Legislature Page Application
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8/4/2010
News Release
Applications and letters of recommendation for Pages to work in the 2011 Nebraska Legislature are now being accepted through Friday, September 24, 5:00 p.m. The Legislature will be in Session Wednesday, January 5, through early June, 2011.
Senator Deb Fischer, Legislative District 43, encourages high school graduates who are currently enrolled full time in a Nebraska college, university, or community college to apply for a Page position. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and be able to work 20 hours per week, preferably the same four-hour shift each day.
First-year Pages earn $9.28 per hour; second-year Pages earn $9.65 per hour. They may also receive college credit hours. Duties include updating journals, distributing worksheets and agendas, and answering phone calls during afternoon committee hearings.
Senator Fischer believes that serving as a Legislative Page is a rewarding and unique opportunity for students interested in history, politics, government, or public service. Applications and further information are available by contacting Senator Deb Fischer's office, phone 402-471-2628, or email dfischer@leg.ne.gov.
SEN. FISCHER CONGRATULATES DISTRICT 43 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD WINNERS
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7/27/2010
News Release
(Lincoln, NE) –Sen. Fischer would like to congratulate the local winners of the USDA Rural Development Awards to assist with energy needs. These funds are awarded to rural companies to make energy efficiency improvements to promote energy conservation. “I am extremely proud of our local companies who have qualified for these dollars,” said Sen. Fischer. “These awards will be a great help to our local businesses.”
The following businesses in Legislative District 43 were awarded funding:
Cherry:
Thomas Schlack-Valentine-$1,783 grant-Refurbish water pump for low pressure
Logan:
Walz Farms-Stapleton-$4,227 grant-Diesel irrigation engine to electric motor conversion
For questions and additional information, please contact Senator Fischer’s office at 402-471-2628 or dfischer@leg.ne.gov.
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