This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
North Carolina General Assembly Sets Spending Record in 1949
The 1949 General Assembly approved the largest state spending program in history totaling about 747.5 million dollars for 1949 51. It authorizes bonds for 200 million for roads and 25 million for counties schools and contemplates 50 million if voters approve. Biennial appropriations total 522.5 million with 177 million for school needs and 28.5 percent teacher pay raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
General Assembly
General
Agriculture Fund
Scott