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Representative Fisher was named Chair of the K-12 Education Subcommittee in February, 2007. Above, she receives the gavel from Speaker Joe Hackney as she is named Chair. Rep. Fisher also served on the honorary Escort Committee at Speaker Hackney's swearing in, one of only 6 of the 120 House members chosen by the new speaker for this honor.
October 10, 2006Representative Fisher Appointed to House Committee to Lower High School Dropout Rate Yesterday, Representative Susan Fisher (D-Buncombe) was appointed to serve on a new legislative committee, the House Select Committee on High School Graduation and Drop Out Rates, to study North Carolina's drop out problem and recommend ways to keep students in school. “I am excited about the opportunity to serve on this committee to look at the root causes of our high school dropout rates, and to propose solutions to help more young people finish high school.” Fisher stated. “Helping more North Carolina students complete high school will improve our economy, raise the standard of living for working families, and help improve wages and quality of life in our state.” Download this Media Advisory as a MS Word document.
September 7, 2006Representative Susan Fisher Decries Republican Internet Scam Today Buncombe County Republican Party Chair George Keller was implicated in a scandal involving a fraudulent website which attempts to mislead voters in Buncombe County. “Voters deserve honest discussion of the important issues,” Fisher stated, “not this kind of deceit.” Download this Media Advisory as a MS Word document.
September 1, 2006North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) Announces Endorsement of Representative Susan Fisher “I deeply appreciate the support of the NCAE,” said Rep. Susan Fisher of the Association's endorsement decision. “As a mother of two children who attended public schools, and as the former Chair of the Asheville School Board, this endorsement from educators is especially meaningful to me. I am proud to have the support of those who have dedicated their lives to our children's future.” Download this Media Advisory as a MS Word document.
August 30, 2006Representative Susan Fisher Questions Bush Administration Priorities, Calls for Investment in Education, Health Care, and Jobs
Representative Susan Fisher today joined the National Priorities Project (NPP) in calling for a shift in priorities from the war in Iraq to meeting domestic needs. Download this Media Advisory as a MS Word document.
August 17, 2006Media Advisory: Representative Fisher Leads By Example on Ethics Reform; Announces Ethics Pledge Representative Susan Fisher announced today that her campaign will voluntarily comply with new ethics rules before the new law takes effect in 2007. Download this Media Advisory as a MS Word document.
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