Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday, Sept. 18.

According to officials, Gov. Evers formally issued the executive order requiring flags to be flown at half staff at all buildings, grounds, and military installations on Sunday, Sept. 20.

“Justice Ginsburg was a stalwart public servant who spent her life working to hold our country accountable for our promises of equity, equality, truth, and justice. What a devastating loss,” said Gov. Evers.