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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Group working on new state flag design asks for another extension

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission was given a Dec. 15 deadline to produce recommendations. But the full body has not met since late August, and a round of public hearings that must occur before final recommendations are given have not been scheduled. The commission itself is the second such group to try to tackle the contentious topic in recent years. The first commission was created by state lawmakers in 2021, but disbanded by the end of 2023 without offering any concrete proposals.
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California
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

California turns 175: Here's some interesting things about the Golden State

California became the 31st state on Sept. 9, 1850, with extensive parks, unique ancient trees, and symbols like the Bear Flag and Minerva.
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