The state traditionally issues similar orders following the deaths of prominent public officials or in response to solemn ...

From a shark in a pilgrim hat to the Massachusetts state dinosaur holding a Dunkin’ coffee, Massachusetts residents went all out in hopes of creating the perfect new state flag. The Massachusetts Seal ...

Good morning. We’re Jessica Ma and Angela Mathew, two Globe correspondents here to explain the debate over redesigning the Massachusetts state flag — and to show you some of the more lighthearted ...

The search for a new state flag in Massachusetts is getting narrower. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory Commission has advanced 48 favorite flags, 23 seals and 32 mottos out of over ...

Four states will continue to fly flags at half-staff after the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, to honor local figures and tragedies. The lowering of state flags to half-staff serves as a ...

South Carolina State University won the Celebration Bowl in December, the national football championship for ...

Flags in New Jersey are to be flown at half-staff through Jan. 24 to honor the legacy of a late former governor.

MLK Day at the Statehouse in Columbia, SC, marked the first time an HBCU flag has flown above the state’s seat of power. It ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas’ state flag is younger than many might expect, with an official design adopted less than a century ago after years of debate and opposition from patriotic groups. The ...

A flag representing South Carolina State University flew above the State House in Columbia for the first time on Monday.