After over 1,000 submissions have been reviewed, Massachusetts is one step closer to having a new flag — but there continues to be debate. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission ...

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission was established by the state Legislature in 2024 to propose a new ...

The proposed flags, which are still under review, reflect efforts to replace symbols viewed as outdated or offensive, particularly by Indigenous communities. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto ...

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission has advanced 48 favorite flags, 23 seals and 32 mottos out of over 1,000 submissions to the next round of scoring. The Commission was ...

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Good morning. We’re Jessica Ma and Angela Mathew, two Globe correspondents here to explain the debate over redesigning the Massachusetts state flag — and to show you some of the more lighthearted ...

A Massachusetts commission has selected three finalists to potentially replace the Bay State’s current flag, seal and motto. Although residents will soon be able to weigh in, the Herald wanted to ask ...

Gov. Maura Healey said Wednesday that she supports the commission that’s considering changes to the state flag and seal, but also suggested that she doesn’t think changes will happen soon. The ...

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