What do Pennsylvania, Illinois, Nebraska, Mississippi, Michigan, Utah, Minnesota, Maine, South Carolina and Massachusetts — states that span U.S. regions and the political divide — have in common? All ...

Each state in the United States has state symbols that come in the shape of animals, songs and fish, among many others. Most people can usually name their state animal off the top of their head, but ...

While lawmakers duke it out at the state capitol over important issues like education, immigration and taxes, some are ...

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Missouri’s state symbols showcase the items, plants, animals and places that form the unique culture the Show-Me State is known for. State symbols are meant to be educational, especially for school ...

As Oregon lawmakers get back to work, one thing they will be deciding this session: Should the T-bone be the official state steak? If the T-bone becomes our steak, it will join a long procession of ...

Oklahoma state lawmakers are weighing several pieces of legislation to designate official state symbols, ranging from insects to agricultural crops. These proposals are being considered alongside ...

When Mississippians revised their flag, they chose the symbolism of the state flower — magnolia —to replace a design that included the Confederate flag. (Rogelio V. Solis / Associated Press ) What do ...