Progressive Washington state lawmakers have introduced a bill that could remove George Washington from the state flag. House Bill 1938 aims to create a committee that will design a new state flag ...

Why It Matters. The Washington state flag consists of the state seal, which features a portrait of George Washington, set ...

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House Bill 1938, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, would create a committee to come up with the redesign by 2028. “[We’re] not asking to remove George Washington from the history of ...

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Opponents also see a potential flag redesign as an affront to George Washington and his significance as a national hero. “No other state is named after a president. we’re also the only state ...

Three Democratic representatives have introduced a bill to establish a committee overseeing the redesign of the Washington state flag. House Bill 1938, sponsored by Representatives Strom Peterson ...

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Washington could get a new state flag if a proposed bill becomes law. House Bill 1938, if approved, would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new state flag ...