Since the early 1900s, lawmakers have designated specific symbols to represent the unique characteristics of their state.

NCpedia states that, until the early 1940s, the colors of the University of North Carolina - blue and white - were generally ...

further categories found in nature are also present among N.C.'s long list of official symbols including: Is North Carolina a good place to live? See where NC landed in 'best state rankings' This ...

As far as high-profile bills go at the Ohio Statehouse, a proposal to make the walleye the official state fish of Ohio is a ...

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the ... you might already associate with N.C. However, the list goes on, naming a carnivorous plant, breeds of marsupials ...

Out of all the stars in the sky, out of all the bones beneath our feet, Minnesota lawmakers chose only the best. Minnesota ...

For more than a quarter century, Northern Ohio lawmakers from both parties have been trying to land the bill without success.

PORTLAND, Maine — On the list of Maine’s official state symbols, sweets have fared exceptionally well. Maine’s state beverage ...