Governor Whitmer orders flags to half-staff for John Pappageorge

Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on October 13, 2026, to honor former state Senator John Pappageorge. Flags are to return to full staff on October 14, 2026.

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Coverage is limited to U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex. The lowering begins on October 13, 2026 and flags should be returned to full staff on October 14, 2026.

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Record updated October 12, 2026