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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 16, 2023

December 13-16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death of former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll. The 54th Governor of the commonwealth, Carroll served in that role from 1974 to 1979. Prior to becoming Governo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 16, 2023

December 16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Kody Johnson, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 15, 2023

December 7-15, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Update: Please be advised that the date of interment for Waltham Police Officer Paul Tracey has been set for Friday, December 15, 2023. As such Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that t …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 15, 2023

December 8-15, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective immediately until sunset on Friday, December 15, in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 14, 2023

December 15, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Friday, December 15, 2023. This is for former State Delegate Charles H. W …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 13, 2023

December 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in remembrance of the twenty c …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 13, 2023

December 7-13, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies across the state to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and bu …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 12, 2023

December 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on December 14, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of fallen New York State Police Trooper Robert M. Burney.“Tr …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 11, 2023

December 12, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on December 12, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of fallen Technical Sergeant Christopher P. Rock.“Technical …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 11, 2023

November 30, 2023 - December 11, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the flags would be immediately lowered to half-staff in honor of the two Nevada State Troopers (Sgt. Michael Abbate & Trooper Alberto Felix), who were kille …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 08, 2023

December 8, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Navajo Nation

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren ordered all flags on the Navajo Nation to half-staff December 8, 2023 to honor Navajo Police Department Sergeant Kara Tilden. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 05, 2023

December 7, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY, 2023 On this day 82 years ago, 2,403 service members and civilians were killed in a painful and unprovoked attack on our Armed Forces. On National Pearl Ha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 05, 2023

December 5-19, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 349, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencie …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 05, 2023

December 1-19, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, as a mark of respect for the memory of retired Associate Justice S …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 05, 2023

December 1-19, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff at all state buildings December 1, 2023 through interment (December 19, 2023) to honor Sandra Day O'Connor.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 05, 2023

December 6, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Governor Polis ordered the flags to be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, to honor Sergeant Michael Moran, who was killed in the line of duty last week. Flags should be lower …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 05, 2023

December 5, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Gordon ordered Wyoming State Flags at the State Capitol and in Laramie County to half-staff December 5, 2023 to honor Representative Leo Garcia.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 02, 2023

November 26, 2023 - December 2, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the lives of Concord-Green Fire Chief Ralph Stegbauer and Fire Captain Jeffery Skaggs, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 01, 2023

December 2, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, December 2, 2023. This is for former State Senator and Delegat …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 30, 2023

December 1, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Friday, December 1, 2023. This is for former Secretary of Veterans Affai …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 30, 2023

December 1, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 348, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencie …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 29, 2023

November 29, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, Nov. 29, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died in World War II, but whose rem …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 28, 2023

November 25-29, 2023 - Half-Staff - United States

Throughout her life as First Lady of Georgia and First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter exemplified hope, warmth, and a steadfast commitment to doing all she could to address many of our soc …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 27, 2023

November 27, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - New Hampshire

Today, Governor Chris Sununu directed that all flags on public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire be lowered to half-staff on Monday, November 27, 2023 from sunrise to sunset, in reco …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 22, 2023

November 25, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in a training exe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 22, 2023

November 25, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in a training exe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 22, 2023

November 25, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in honor of Sgt. Andrew Southard, of the U.S. Army Spec …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 22, 2023

November 22-24, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte today ordered flags flown in Big Horn County and over state buildings and grounds be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, to sunset on Friday, No …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 21, 2023

November 22, 2023 - 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 loca …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 21, 2023

November 25, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - New Hampshire

Today, Governor Chris Sununu is directing that all flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire are to fly at half-staff on Saturday, November 25, in honor and remembrance o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 21, 2023

November 21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 347, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Rosalyn …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 21, 2023

November 21, 2023 - 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 Nov 19, 2023

November 21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., Nov. 21, 2023, in recognition of the anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christ …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 16, 2023

November 17-20, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

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

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 16, 2023

November 20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, Nov. 20, in honor of an Oldham County firefighter who died in the line of duty. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 16, 2023

November 17, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, November 17, 2023 to honor and remember former state Representat …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 15, 2023

November 16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, Nov. 16, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died in World War II, but whose r …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 15, 2023

November 15-18, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the lives of those killed in the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District bus crash, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio to be f …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 15, 2023

November 15, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of former State Representative Charles ‘Chuck’ Calvert, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio to be flown …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 14, 2023

November 18, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, November 18, 2023, in honor of former NC House of Representative Edit …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 14, 2023

October 30, 2023 - November 17, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maine

Governor orders that flags remain lowered statewide for the next 18 days in honor of the 18 victims who lost their lives"In memory of those we’ve lost, I am ordering that all United States and State o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 14, 2023

November 13-20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective immediately until sunset on Monday, November 20, i …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 14, 2023

November 14-15, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, November 14th through Wednesday November 15th, in honor of former Legislat …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 13, 2023

November 13-17, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of Governor Lee, flags at the Tennessee State Capitol and all State office buildings should be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Friday November 17, 2023, in honor o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 13, 2023

November 14, 2023 - Half-Staff-Alert - Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I do 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 l …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 10, 2023

November 12-13, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, November 12th through Monday November 13th, in honor of former Legislator a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 10, 2023

November 11, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Monongalia County to be displayed at half-staff …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 09, 2023

November 9, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Holcomb has ordered U.S. & Indiana flags in Clark, Jefferson and Johnson Counties to half-staff November 9, 2023 to honor Master Sergeant James Christopher Lasher of the U.S. A …

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