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

A proposal to designate the tortilla as New Mexico's official state bread had unanimous support from lawmakers. On Friday, ...

The Oregon Legislature, meanwhile, is considering adopting the T-bone steak as an official symbol. And there’s a proposal in California ... the state's struggle for freedom.

Tortillas Fall Flat in New Mexico, but Will California Add Bigfoot to Its List of State Symbols? ALBUQUERQUE ... reminders of the state's struggle for freedom. That includes the first battle ...