What are the two states that bill themselves as the Sunshine State?

finlady

I surfed the net and could only come up with Florida as having the nickname of Sunshine State. One site tells about California having a car they nicknamed the Sunshine State Car, but California is listed as the Golden State. Nowhere is there a hint that they have another nickname. I hope someone can find this and give the site they find it on. Dec 06 01, 2:59 AM

Tabby Tom

Hutchinson's Encyclopaedia gives Sunshine State as an alternative nickname for both New Mexico (a.k.a. Land of Enchantment) and South Dakota (otherwise the Coyote State). It also lists Florida, of course. Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable gives Sunshine State as a nickname for any of California, Florida, New Mexico and South Dakota. Dec 06 01, 1:17 PM