The state of Utah is now the first state to move in the direction of Trump’s theme of “Making America Great Again.” Utah is now the first state to ban pride flags from being flown at government buildings and schools.
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Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after Governor Spencer Cox announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature.
Starting May 7, state and local government buildings will be fined $500 per day for displaying any flags that are not the American flag, the Utah state flag, military flags, or other flags approved by lawmakers. Under this law, political flags supporting a candidate or party, including MAGA flags, will be prohibited.
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The new law may create a conflict between the state and its largest city, Salt Lake City. Each June, city buildings usually celebrate Pride Month by displaying flags that honor the LGBTQ+ community.
The bill’s sponsors, Rep. Trevor Lee and Sen. Dan McCay, both Republicans, claim that the legislation aims to promote “political neutrality” among teachers and other government employees.
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