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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 15, 2022

July 18, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-sta …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 14, 2022

July 15, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 11, 2022

July 11-15, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of Sandy Hook Fire Chief William Halstead, who died in the line of duty afte …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 11, 2022

July 13, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #171 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., July 13, 2022, in honor of Judge John P. Roemer, wh …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 10, 2022

July 12, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directs flags be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, i …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 08, 2022

July 8-10, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

The longest serving Prime Minister in Japan’s history, Abe Shinzo was a proud servant of the Japanese people and a faithful friend to the United States. He worked with American Presidents of both par …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 08, 2022

July 11, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Monday, July 11, from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of Sergeant John Williams of the Coralville Police Departmen …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 08, 2022

July 11, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 08, 2022

July 5-9, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

Proclamation on Honoring The Victims Of The Tragedy In Highland Park, Illinois As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence perpetrated on our Independence Day, July …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 08, 2022

July 9, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff on Saturday, July 9, 2022, to honor a fallen U.S. soldier who was killed in World War II. Flags are already ordered at half-staff th …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 07, 2022

July 8, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered U.S. & Alabama flags to half-staff July 8, 2022 to honor Bibb County Deputy Sheriff Brad Johnson. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 07, 2022

July 8, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 8, 2022, to honor a World War II pilot and funeral director from Shenandoah.World War II Vete …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 06, 2022

July 7, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Hawaii

Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi Nat …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 06, 2022

July 5-7, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Tuesday, July 5, to sunset on Thursday, July 7, in honor of Floyd County peace officers who died …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 06, 2022

July 6, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

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, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours until suns …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 02, 2022

July 2, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until su …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 02, 2022

July 1-2, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset, July 2, in honor and remembrance of Hershel W. “Woody” Williams. Williams was the last …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 01, 2022

July 1-2, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

Notice to Proceed MemoThe Department of Central Management Services has received notice fromGovernor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 30, 2022

July 1, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Hawaii

As a mark of respect for the late Richard “Dickie” Sung Hong Wong, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawaiʻi be flown at half-staff at all state offices and a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 30, 2022

July 1, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and United States flags fly at half-staff between sunrise and sunset Friday, July 1, 2022, in honor of former Senator Dennis Egan.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2022

July 1, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered a half staff at all state buildings today in honor of Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Richard Lopez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Tuesday, June 28.S …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2022

June 30, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, June 30, 2022, in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives p …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 27, 2022

June 29, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directs flags be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings, and facilities on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in honor of Linn Cou …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 27, 2022

June 24-28, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to fly at half-staff from June 24-28, 2022 for Perry County corrections officer Jeremiah Story. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered U.S. & Alabama flags to half-staff June 27, 2022 to honor Chambers Couty Deputy Sheriff J'Mar Abel. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2022

June 26, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that all flags on state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in tribute to Deputy Austin Derek Aldridge of the Spa …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2022

June 20-24 & 27, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Philadelphia County to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of Philadelphia Fire Depar …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2022

June 24, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered all state flags be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, June 24, 2022, in honor of Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney, who passed away yesterday. The Governor issued the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 22, 2022

June 26, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff in Lowndes County June 26, 2022 in honor of the Honorable Joseph "Sonny" Vickers of Valdosta, Georgia. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 21, 2022

June 22, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, to honor fallen Army Cpl. Kenneth Ford of Albia, Iowa. Ford was reported mis …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 20, 2022

June 13-21, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag will return to Full-StaffThe United States FlagandMaryland Flag shall be raised to full-staff at sunset on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the day of in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 20, 2022

June 17-20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Navajo Nation

On Thursday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer issued a proclamation ordering all flags on the Navajo Nation to be flown at half-staff to honor the memory and service …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 17, 2022

June 20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Today, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until su …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 17, 2022

June 19-20, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

Honoring Juneteenth National Freedom DayUnited States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise Sunday, June 19, 2022 until Sunset Monday, June 20, 2022.The Department of Central Management Servic …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 17, 2022

June 18, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Saturday, June 18, from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin “Melvin” Richardson …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 16, 2022

June 17, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and the Hamilton County State office buildings can be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 17, 2022 in honor of Lieutenant …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 16, 2022

June 16, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves order U.S. & Mississippi flags to half-staff June 16, 2022 to honor Meridian police officer Kennis Winston Croom.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 15, 2022

June 15, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered U.S. and Florida flags to half-staff June 15, 2022 in honor of Pulse Remembrance Day in Florida.On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Officer Christopher Fariello was killed at the age …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 14, 2022

June 13-16, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday ordered state flags lowered to half-staff in mourning for Lance Cpl. Evan Strickland of Valencia County, who was killed in a helicopter crash while conducting a t …

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