Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

Here’s a list of some state symbols under consideration or recently approved by state legislatures: CALIFORNIA: Lawmakers are considering adding two things to their state list: solar energy and ...

You might think Americans wouldn’t care much about what’s on their state flags. But studying state identities has taught me that it doesn’t take much to stir people up about the symbols that ...

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, ... A California state senator has been cited on suspicion of driving under the influence. Associated Press May 21, 2025.

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A proposal to designate the tortilla as New Mexico's official state bread had unanimous support from lawmakers. On Friday, though, it ended up falling flat. It wasn't because ...

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.