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The Center Square

Michigan lawmaker pushes for new state flag design

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State Rep. Phil Skaggs , D-East Grand Rapids , introduced a bill that would set up a 17 -member flag commission to officiate a public design contest to change the current state flag.

The current flag, featuring the state’s coat of arms on a blue background, was adopted in 1911 .

The new design would take effect Jan. 1, 2026 .

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92

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93

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91

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formal

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English

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54

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short-lived

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