Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff

Remembrance of Lewiston, Maine, Victims

                                       

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2023) – In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the senseless violence perpetrated Oct. 25 in Lewiston, Maine.

Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.

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