Lawmakers propose redesigning Washington state flag

Trio Of State Reps Want To Remove George From The Washington Flag
They site that George Washington's lack of connection to the State means his image is "less meaningful" as a symbol to the State.
Lawmakers propose redesigning the Washington state flag
Some Washington lawmakers are pushing to redesign the state's flag, and have introduced a bill to get the process started. House Bill 1938 would create a Washington State Flag Redesign Committee that would oversee the process of designing and adopting a new flag "that symbolizes unity and represents the unique character of the state,
Washington’s state flag could change under proposed legislation
A proposal to change Washington’s state flag got a public hearing in Olympia Tuesday afternoon. The discussion raised questions about whether the green banner with the state
Washington State flag may undergo makeover, removal of George Washington's face
Some members of the Washington State Legislature want to initiate a process to redesign the state flag, which could see the removal of George Washington’s portrait.
Washington Democrats introduce legislation to remove George Washington from state flag
Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the current design "outdated and uninspired."
Washington lawmakers debate removing first president from state flag. Critics call the move ‘un-American’
In the only state named after a president, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first president from it. Democrats supporting a bill that would establish a committee to redesign the flag say it is outdated and that it’s time to consider if George Washington remains the best symbol for the state.
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Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter
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New Bill Could Change the WA State Flag Design
A new chapter in Washington’s history could be on the horizon as a bill advances to create a committee tasked with ...