Boise City Hall has responded to a strict ban on flying Pride flags at local government buildings by installing poles adorned with rainbow colors and a large welcoming banner.
This is fantastic.
The flag poles in front of the Boise city hall are now wrapped in the colors of the progressive pride trans flag, since Governor Brad Little signed legislation forcing the removal of the flag last week. pic.twitter.com/O5pQX9KDam
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) April 7, 2026
As I reported at the time, the Republican-led state legislature passed a new law last year banning local government buildings from flying anything other than “official” flags. In other words, they wanted to ban rainbow Pride flags from being flown.
Following that, the Boise City Council designated the Pride flag as an “official” flag of the city to work around the new law.
Just weeks ago, the state lawmakers updated the law with a stricter ban and included a $2,000/day fine for violations.
But that’s not the end of the story…
From Boise State Public Radio:
A week after taking down rainbow Pride flags to comply with a new state law, Boise City Hall installed a banner and wrapped its flag poles with LGBTQ colors.
Last Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little signed HB 561 into law, prohibiting government entities from flying non-official flags, with fines of up to $2,000 a day for not complying. Only the U.S. flag, state flag, official military flags, recognized tribal flags and the Basque flag are allowed.
A large sign with rainbow stripes and the words “Creating a city for everyone” now hangs on the outside of city hall, while poles in front of the plaza are also adorned in pride colors.
“Well, the law pertained to flags and we are in full compliance with the law,” Mayor Lauren McLean said on Tuesday.
I LOVE it!
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