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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 05, 2026

March 5, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz today ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota immediately and until sunset on the day of interment, in hon …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 05, 2026

March 4, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today ordered flags at the State Capitol and all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson as the nation prepares to lay …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 05, 2026

March 4, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan: “California mourn …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 05, 2026

March 5, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on the final day of interment in honor and remembrance of Major Jeffery O’Brien, 45, o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 04, 2026

March 4, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Nebraska

Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and until sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Sergeant …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 04, 2026

March 8, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on March 8 in honor of the interment of La Paz County Superior Court Presiding Judge Marcus …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 04, 2026

March 4-6, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered United States and West Virginia state flags at the Capitol Complex and at all state facilities throughout Berkeley County to be flown at half-staff to honor the l …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 02, 2026

March 3, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that the United States and Alaska flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, March 3rd, in honor of former Representative Craig Johnson.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 02, 2026

March 3, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This action is for Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 02, 2026

March 2, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Monday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 02, 2026

March 7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 02, 2026

March 2, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that the flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, March 2, 2026, in tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson and in honor of his legacy and …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 28, 2026

January 28, 2026 - February 28, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Delegate John Overington, the longest-serving member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. “John Ove …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 27, 2026

February 28, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Christian and Greene counties, all police stations, sheriffs’ offices, and Mis …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 27, 2026

February 18, 2026 - March 7, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 27, 2026

February 27, 2026 - March 7, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff through sunset Saturday, March 7 in honor of Civil Rights Activist Rev. Jesse L. Jackson …

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