Boise removes LGBTQ+ pride flag as Idaho governor signs bill to fine city for its display

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 970

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Minutes after Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill that would fine cities for flying flags that aren’t on the Legislature’s pre-approved list, the city of Boise took down an LGBTQ+ pride flag that flew in front of its City Hall.

Speaking a couple blocks away from the Idaho State Capitol in downtown Boise, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean told a crowd that watched the flag removal that the flag isn’t political, religious or ideological.

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