Let me state my position more clearly.
say a state and then a state that BORDERS it
Yes, a comma is typically used after the state in a sentence to separate it from the rest of the sentence. For example, "She lives in Seattle, Washington."
He is a representative to Washington, DC, from the state of Georgia.
Yes, when naming a state in a sentence, a comma should be placed after the city and before the state. For example: "I live in Chicago, Illinois."
"Watching the water ripple in the pond put the boy into a meditative state."
He is this year's state high school wrestling champion.
The tornado did extensive damage across our entire state.
He was a good man who put the needs of the state before his own.
The term 'Executed' means being put to death, particularly by the State in carrying out a lawful sentence.
well in the state of Indiana, it means it is you are put on for probation for the time period of what you would be doing in jail.
Although Crape Myrtle trees are not indigenous to Texas, they are still the state tree.
I will govern this meeting. Circumstances will govern the outcome.