FEBRUARY 7, 2026 — Maryland’s 122-year-old state flag has faced renewed examination after Governor Wes Moore described the banner as a “contradiction” during a recent podcast appearance, according to Maryland Matters. The remarks, made while discussing redistricting and the state’s Civil War history, have sparked debate among legislators and residents regarding the potential for future…
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 — The City of Owasso, Oklahoma, has entered the public consultation phase for its first official flag, a project catalyzed by the initiative of an 11-year-old resident, says Newson6. Holden Foyil, whose interest in vexillology and graphic design dates back to his early childhood, prompted the government to revisit a concept that…
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 — In Colorado, the Longmont City Council is scheduled to review the future of the city’s official flag during a study session this week, reports the Times-Call, evaluating a potential redesign of their long-standing symbol. The discussion follows a January directive where officials requested a comprehensive history of the current banner alongside…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The South Dakota Commission has introduced a ceremonial flag designed to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, says the Argus Leader. Unveiled on January 20 at a banking institution in Lennox, the banner is intended to serve as a visual centrepiece for the state’s participation in the 2026 national…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The Village of Scarsdale, New York, has initiated a public competition to design a commemorative flag marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 325th anniversary of the village’s founding, according to Scarsdale10583. Open to residents of both Scarsdale and the Mamaroneck Strip, the contest seeks a single original…
JANUARY 22, 2026 — In Wyoming, the Rock Springs City Council has officially adopted a new flag, reports SweetwaterNOW. In a majority vote held Tuesday, the council approved a design created by high school student Brandon Swigart, despite a vocal and disparaging dissent from Councilman Rick Milonas. The new ensign features a horizontal tricolour layout…
JANUARY 19, 2026 — The City of Rock Springs in Wyoming is moving toward the formal adoption of a new official flag, SweetwaterNOW reports. According to the proposed resolution to be discussed this Tuesday, the local governing body asserts that a dedicated municipal flag serves as a visual representation of the community’s history, values, and…
JANUARY 13, 2026 — A legislative effort to replace the Washington state flag has returned to the floor of the House of Representatives as the 2026 regular session begins, according to Washington State Legislature records. House Bill 1938, which proposes the establishment of a formal committee to oversee a redesign of the century-old banner, was…
JANUARY 10, 2026 — The City of Sheridan, Arkansas, is preparing to hoist its first officially adopted flag after the design received approval from the City Council, reports Deltaplex News. The city, which previously lacked a civic banner throughout its history, adopted the design via a resolution passed during the City Council meeting on Tuesday…
JANUARY 6, 2026 — Commissioners in Jackson County, Ohio, have formally adopted a new county flag on December 30 following a redesign process championed by local volunteer Nicole Havens, says the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership in a Facebook announcement. The newly unveiled flag incorporates several prominent symbols intended to represent Jackson County’s history, geography,…