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Why are flags flying at half-mast in Wisconsin on Thursday?


Why are flags flying at half-mast in Wisconsin on Thursday?

You may notice that flags in Wisconsin are flying at half-staff on Thursday. The gesture, ordered by Governor Tony Evers, is in memory of a former state representative who recently passed away. Here’s what you should know about the flags at half-staff and the Wisconsin citizen it honors: Why are flags flying at half-mast in […]

Flags fly at half-mast in memory of former Wisconsin lawmaker


Flags fly at half-mast in memory of former Wisconsin lawmaker

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Flags across the state will fly at half-staff Thursday to honor a former Wisconsin state legislator who died last week, Gov. Tony Evers’ office said. James Soletski died on Tuesday, August 20. He was 75 years old. The flag is lowered in accordance with the day on which the services for […]