No casino money goes directly to GIPS, Fisher says R.J. POST Oct 3, 2026 Oct 3, 2026 0 × GIPS Superintendent Matt Fisher talks about facilities needs in the future as the district plans where it may need to expand. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Why are the public schools asking for more in property taxes? Wasn’t the casino money supposed to keep our property taxes down?kAm%9@D6 H6C6 E96 BF6DE:@?D D@>6 =@42= C6D:56?ED 2D<65 27E6C vC2?5 xD=2?5 !F3=:4 $49@@=D 2??@F?465 :E H@F=5 E2<6 :? Sb]a >:==:@? >@C6 :? AC@A6CEJ E2I6D 7@C a_ae\af] %92E H:== C2:D6 E96 5:DEC:4E’D AC@A6CEJ E2I 2D<:?8 E@ 23@FE Sdh >:==:@?]k^AmkAm%96 :?4C62D6 :D @44FCC:?8 6G6? E9@F89 E96 5:DEC:4E’D =6GJ — E96 C2E6 2E H9:49 :E E2I6D AC@A6CEJ — :D 23@FE EH@\E6?E9D @7 2 A6C46?E =@H6C E92? E96 J62C 367@C6]k^Am kAmp? :?4C62D6 :? 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Reach him at rjpost@theindependent.com or (308) 381-9452. 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Matt Fisher talks about facilities GIPS Superintendent Matt Fisher talks about facilities needs in the future as the district plans where it may need to expand. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Video: Sights & Sounds of Harvest of Harmony 2026 Gretna's Talon Daharsh hauls in 20-yard touchdown Gretna's Talon Daharsh hauls in 20-yard touchdown Watch: Archbishop Bergan holds off Bishop Neumann Watch: Archbishop Bergan holds off Bishop Neumann Nebraska School Board approves kitchen grants for 5 Panhandle schools Nebraska School Board approves kitchen grants for 5 Panhandle schools
Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Matt Fisher talks about facilities GIPS Superintendent Matt Fisher talks about facilities needs in the future as the district plans where it may need to expand.
