Why the U.S., CT flags sometimes fly at half-staff: Everything you need to know about the practice

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff at state buildings at least a dozen times in 2025.

Flags directed to fly at half-staff across Connecticut on March 7 to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont announced Tuesday that all U.S. and Connecticut flags on state property are to be ...
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CT governor orders flags at half-staff in remembrance of Sandy Hook shooting

To honor 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that claimed the lives of 26 students and educators, Connecticut is marking the tragedy with a solemn day of remembrance. Gov.
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Lamont Directs State Flags To Half-Staff In Honor Of Late Civil Rights Leader

In accordance with the directive, flags will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds, and facilities statewide. Individuals, ...
WTNH

Flags directed to fly at half-staff across Connecticut in honor of Minneapolis shooting victims

Editor’s note: The video above was published before the number of dead was confirmed. NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) directed that flags across Connecticut be lowered to ...
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Connecticut to mark Pearl Harbor Day Sunday

Connecticut is marking the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with a special day of remembrance. Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to ...