Jimmie Lou Fisher in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009


On Education: Raise teacher salaries by $4,000

As governor, I will increase teacher salaries. My administration will raise teacher pay by $4,000 in the next biennium. A raise was promised to teachers - but Governor Huckabee refused to honor his promise. I will make good on my promise.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, JimmieLouFisher.com Oct 7, 2002

On Education: Double classroom funding for supplies

Our teachers currently pay for art supplies, pencils, chalk - not to mention software and CD-ROMs - out of their own pockets. Teachers should be provided the necessary tools to complete their job. As Governor, I will approximately double each K-6th grade classroom’s discretionary spending allowances from $250 to $500.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, JimmieLouFisher.com Oct 7, 2002

On Education: $2.7M for 1,000 new teacher signing bonuses

As governor, I will institute one-time “signing bonuses” to attract new teachers. It would cost $2.7 million dollars to offer a $2,250 signing bonus to teachers in their first teaching position, filling about 1,000 of our openings per year. This is an investment that Arkansas must be willing to make. My administration will also offer low-interest home loans to certified teachers who agree to serve in our low performing schools.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, JimmieLouFisher.com Oct 7, 2002

On Gun Control: Hunter education instead of any new restrictions

I strongly oppose any legislation that would violate the Second Amendment rights of our people. I oppose any new restrictions being placed on gun owners because I believe that our current laws on firearms are sufficient and should be enforced. I favor hunter education programs and the responsible use of firearms.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, JimmieLouFisher.com Oct 7, 2002

On Health Care: Lower Rx drug costs: 40% AR discount

I will enact the Arkansas Prescription Drug Assistance Program which will give discounts to all Medicare beneficiaries in Arkansas without prescription drug coverage-discounts as high as 40% off retail prices. The program will make its best efforts to negotiate a rebate equivalent to the Medicaid drug discount. If drug companies do not comply, they will be hit with a tough range of punitive measures.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, JimmieLouFisher.com Oct 7, 2002

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