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.
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Flags directed to fly at half-staff to honor Connecticut State Rep. Kevin Ryan

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Flags have been directed to fly at half-staff, starting Monday, to honor Connecticut State Rep. Kevin Ryan, who died on Sunday, according to the Office of Gov. Ned Lamont. Ryan, a ...
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Flags directed to fly at half-staff in honor fallen Plainville volunteer firefighter

PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — Following the passing of Plainville volunteer firefighter Ray Moreau on Sunday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that flags will fly at half-staff across the state. Flags are ...
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Flags directed to half staff in observance of 9/11

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut’s governor directed U.S. and state flags to half staff to mark 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Gov. Ned Lamont said the flags will be lowered ...