The orders mark statewide periods of remembrance and public recognition for people who served in notable positions ...

As mourners pay their respects Thursday to the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson as he lies in state at his Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Chicago headquarters, a number of states have lowered or will lower their ...

These orders signal statewide periods of mourning and public tribute, honoring individuals who held significant roles.

Gov. Brian Kemp ordered state and local flags lowered to half-staff on Sunday, March 1, for Officer Caleb Abney.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday ordered flags across the Commonwealth to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. In an official order, ...

Illinois residents may have noticed U.S. and state flags lowered across government buildings this week.

The new Minnesota state flag was polarizing from the start. Then it took on new meaning flapping in the wind above weekslong ...

American flags and some state flags will be flown at half-staff across the United States this week and over the weekend to acknowledge three tragic events. Why It Matters Nationwide, U.S. flags have ...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered flags around the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday to honor civil rights icon Jesse ...

Flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff in four states this weekend and next week in honor of local losses and tragedies. Orders to lower flags to half-staff across four U.S. states highlight the ...