Beyond that, the U.S. president and Ohio governor – and only them – has the power to order flags at federal and state buildings, respectively, in the state to be flown at half-staff at their ...

Massachusetts has unveiled the finalists for the new state seal, flag and motto, after creating a commission to decide on new symbols to represent the state. The Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory ...

Governor Dan McKee ordered all state flags at half-staff from December 14, 2025, until further notice to honor the victims of a shooting at Brown University. The order recognizes the impact on victims ...

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