Wrapping around the shield from below, is the state motto, “ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem,” meaning, “by the ...

The state is soliciting proposals from artists, historians, designers, “culture bearers” and anyone else who has an idea for ...

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission was established by the Legislature in 2024 to propose a new seal, ...

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory Commission is now accepting submissions ... TOP STORIES FROM WCVB: Pope Leo ...

Advocates for this change see the state’s current representation as outdated and even offensive, as the seal and flag prominently feature a depiction of an indigenous American. The current motto ...

Massachusetts is asking residents to help design a new state seal, flag and motto with the aim to reflect the state’s diversity and heritage. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory ...