A new Utah law aimed at preventing LGBTQ+ Pride flags from being displayed in classrooms and government buildings would also apply to "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) flags, the Associated Press reported Friday.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox allowed a bill banning the display of most flags by public school teachers and government entities to become law Thursday night without his signature due to concerns that it sought a culture-war win instead of consensus.
The governor said he agrees with the underlying intent of the bill, including that schools should be non-political, but that it goes too far in regulating local governments.
Utah has banned LGBTQ+ pride flags in all public schools and on government property after Gov. Spencer Cox (R) allowed a bill banning the display of any unauthorized flags to become law without
Utah became the first state in the nation to restrict all but a few approved flags in government buildings and to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water systems.
Starting May 7, no flags apart from the United States flag, the Utah state flag, military flags or a short list of others approved by lawmakers are allowed.
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A first in the nation as Utah state lawmakers this week approve a ban on LGBTQ+ pride flags in government-owned buildings.
Utah becomes the first state in the nation to ban pride flags from government buildings and schools after Gox. Cox refuses to take action on the bill.
Starting May 7, state and local government buildings will face a $500 daily fine for displaying any flag other than the US flag, the Utah state flag, military flags, or a select few approved by lawmakers.
Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature.
With just two days to go until Utah’s governor either signs or vetos a controversial bill that would ban the Pride Flag from government buildings in the state, the chances of Sundance staying in the Beehive State aren’t looking good.