New Idaho bill would fine cities for flying LGBTQ+ pride flag

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 522

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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After the city of Boise declared the LGBTQ+ pride flag as an official flag to work around a state law, an Idaho Republican lawmaker proposed banning cities and counties from flying their own official flags.

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