The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.

States choose unusual foods, drinks, products to represent them. April 25, 2011 -- As states bestow official honors for flowers, folk dances and even desserts, is an official state energy drink on its ...

The 60-day legislative session has come and gone, and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she does not think lawmakers used their time wisely. More than a thousand bills were introduced during the ...

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 ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — You probably know Tennessee’s state flag features a Tristar circle, but what about the state beverage? Or wild animal? The Volunteer State has adopted many symbols and honors ...

Milk, blueberry muffins, honeycrisp apples, “Grace,” ice hockey, L’etoile du Nord and “Hail! Minnesota.” Each is among 20 state symbols in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. One more to add to that? The state ...

Read full article: FINALLY FEELIN’ LIKE FALL THIS WEEK: San Antonio will see mornings in the 40s and afternoons in the 70s SAPD Chief William McManus expects all scaffolding will need to be taken down ...

Out of all the stars in the sky, out of all the bones beneath our feet, Minnesota lawmakers chose only the best. Minnesota deserves the best, which is why choosing state symbols has always been a ...

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile, fish, ...

Honoring a bird, waving a flag at the Capitol and putting a motto on a road sign are not activities unique to Kentucky, but the Bluegrass State does have some twists of its own when it comes to state ...