The debates around adopting official state symbols offer levity along with valuable civics lessons for students.

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s ... with legislation pending that would add Ursa Minor to that state's list. Texas, meanwhile, is considering adding the cannon as an official ...

Legislating isn’t always about taxes, tariffs and other serious issues. Lawmakers sometimes yearn for levity and the rare ...

The state House voted Wednesday to add an official state TV show to North Carolina's long list of state symbols. Lawmakers chose "The Andy Griffith Show" for the honor. The 1960s show is set in ...