An attempt to ‘stop the flag wars’ in Utah quietly advances on Capitol Hill

GOP sponsor says bill seeks to strike a new balance on Utah’s hot-button attempt last year to ban pride flags on government buildings.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosts the annual raising of the pride flag at City Hall in 2025. A bill before the Utah Legislature would allow the city to keep its ceremonial pride flag while imposing new restrictions on where it can fly.

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An attempt to ‘stop the flag wars’ in Utah quietly advances on Capitol Hill

GOP sponsor says bill seeks to strike a new balance on Utah’s hot-button attempt last year to ban pride flags on government buildings.

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