An about-face at the state capitol today from Lt.
Governor Delbert Hosemann on the state flag debate.
An about-face at the state capitol today from lt.
Governor delbert hosemann on the state flag debate.
Hosemann has long supported changing the flag but thought it should be done by voters at the ballot box.
In his statement today, the republican said the legislature should address the change.
He says quote..."failing to do so only harms us and postpones the inevitable," noting that lawmakers in 1894 that adopted the current banner.
Hosemann supports a flag with with the state seal, which has the national motto "in god we trust."
Both the state House and Senate voted Sunday to retire the state's current flag.
The fate of the state flag continues to be a key issue for lawmakers and everyone around the state.
