US EditionTortillas fall flat, but T-bone steaks and Bigfoot could be recognized as state symbols
- Lawmakers across the U.S. Are considering new state symbols, from foods to cryptids.
- Legislatures began using state symbols in the late 1800s to promote culture and commerce.
- States consider symbols like Tennessee's Nashville hot chicken and California's proposed state cryptid, Bigfoot.
- During a skirmish, Texas settlers shouted "Come and Take It" about a cannon.
- New Mexico lawmakers supported the tortilla as the state bread, but it ultimately failed.
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Tortillas fall flat, but T-bone steaks and Bigfoot could be recognized as state symbols
A bill naming the tortilla the state bread of New Mexico was vetoed, but Oregon may still adopt the T-bone as the state steak, and Bigfoot might become California's official cryptid.
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Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols?
New Mexico was poised to adopt the tortilla its state bread, but the bill that got unanimous support in the Legislature fell flat with the governor. Gov.
NM Governor nixes new license plates, state bread, lobbying disclosure • Source New Mexico
We need a Legislature that rises to the occasion and focuses on the work that truly matters to the people of New Mexico.," Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wrote in a message vetoing proposals for a state bread and new state license plates.So much for lowrider license plates and a new state bread. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, in veto messages Friday, made clear she wasn’t in the mood for fun and games and rejected bills that would have created new li…
California May Add Bigfoot to List of State Symbols? States Battle Over Bread, Beasts and Beverages
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A proposal to designate the tortilla as New Mexico’s official state bread had unanimous support from lawmakers. On Friday, though, it ended up falling flat. It wasn’t because Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham isn’t a fan of the round wraps that have long been a staple of Mexican, Central American and Southwestern U.S. cooking. It was because she believes lawmakers missed opportunities to debate bills that deal with weightier matter…
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