Author: Patrick Gannon | Salisbury Post

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Gannon: Newest lawsuit proposes partisan gerrymandering test proposed

RALEIGH – A new lawsuit alleges a congressional redistricting plan drawn by Republicans in Raleigh is “one of ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Understanding the ACC vote

RALEIGH — The leaders of North Carolina’s major universities are paid big bucks to make tough decisions, back ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: 3 important NC races

RALEIGH — This year is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing and important election years ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: How NC has changed since 9/11

RALEIGH – On Sept. 11, 2001, North Carolina’s population was approximately 8.2 million people, ranking it as the ... Read more

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Wanted: nonpartisan think tank in capital city

RALEIGH — Attention, millionaires and billionaires and anyone else with extra money who wants to spend it in ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Parting shots in Raleigh

RALEIGH — Frustrated, defeated and over it. Those words sum up the feelings of Rep. Nathan Baskerville, a ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Amid violent attacks, flags symbolize patriotism, pain

RALEIGH – As I write, the U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities are flying at half-staff ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Finding common ground

RALEIGH — On a recent Thursday, three African-American members of the N.C. General Assembly held a press conference ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: NC House stands up to Senate power plays

RALEIGH — By the time the General Assembly adjourned in early July, Republican House members were fed up. ... Read more

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Gannon: In debate, McCrory focused on economy, Cooper on leadership

RALEIGH – In the days following North Carolina’s first gubernatorial debate of 2016, polls show Gov. Pat McCrory ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Has gerrymandering finally gone too far?

RALEIGH— It’s hard to blame a politician who’s brutally honest. State Rep. David Lewis, a Dunn Republican, was ... Read more

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Transparency a casualty of the NC General Assembly’s speed

RALEIGH – Legislation is moving at a feverish pace through the General Assembly, as lawmakers try to finish ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Hunting, fishing don’t belong in the constitution

RALEIGH – “We hold it to be self-evident that all persons are created equal; that they are endowed ... Read more

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Gannon: Politics and perception doomed tuition bill

RALEIGH — The recent firestorm over steep reductions in tuition proposed at five universities — including three historically ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: 10 reasons for late-night budget releases in Raleigh

RALEIGH — Oops, they did it again. Senate Republican leaders released their $22.2 billion budget for 2016-17 to ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: June could be eventful in General Assembly

RALEIGH — For the first three weeks of this legislative session, the House and Senate puttered along. The ... Read more

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Gannon: 5 things to know about state House budget

RALEIGH – The House finished its budget, so now it’s on to the Senate. The big question is ... Read more

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Gannon: Let’s wait on the bipartisan backslapping in NC legislature

RALEIGH – I’ll admit I almost got goose bumps when applause broke out after the recent House budget ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Public safety is focus of new legislation

RALEIGH — When politicians talk about government getting back to its core responsibilities, they speak mainly about public ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Other voices on HB2

RALEIGH — As you form your own opinions about House Bill 2, you’ve probably heard from LGBT activists. ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Were Republicans ready for prime time spotlight?

RALEIGH — For weeks, House Bill 2 has made national and international headlines, thrusting North Carolina into the ... Read more

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Gannon: Candidates fighting to get on ballot

RALEIGH — Like dozens of his General Assembly colleagues, Rep. John Bradford III, a Cornelius Republican, thought he ... Read more

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Gannon: Are HB2 issues really top priorities?

I’m trying to get a sense of how many people are directly affected by that issue and whether ... Read more

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State pay big issue of ‘16

RALEIGH — It took no longer than the first budget meeting before the battle lines were drawn in ... Read more

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Gannon: Republicans dig in their heels

RALEIGH – Since taking control of the state House and Senate in 2011, Republicans on Jones Street have ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Good start on state savings

RALEIGH — Republicans who control the state budget have been criticized for tax changes in recent years, as ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: Good government needs good journalism

RALEIGH — As a former server at an Italian restaurant, I believe everyone should have to wait tables ... Read more

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Patrick Gannon: HB2’s uncertain impact

RALEIGH — If social media accounts and responses to media questions are any indication, Republican Gov. Pat McCrory ... Read more