"The art additions to city hall demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the people that call Boise home and to the values that we uphold every day of being a safe and welcoming city for everyone."
"After the GOP-controlled Idaho legislature passed a law last year prohibiting cities from flying any flags not on a list sanctioned by state law, Boise responded by adopting the rainbow icon as its official city flag to sidestep the restriction."
"Idaho state Rep. Ted Hill, who sponsored the new law, included language explicitly barring any city flags adopted after 2023. He said Boise's defiance prompted the punitive penalties."
Boise City Hall has installed a rainbow sign and colored lighting to promote inclusivity after Idaho's law prohibited flying Pride flags. The city wrapped flagpoles in rainbow colors, emphasizing that these are not flags. City leaders reaffirmed their commitment to being a safe and welcoming city. The Idaho legislature tightened restrictions on flags, imposing fines for non-compliance. The law specifically targets cities that adopt flags after 2023, with a state representative stating the law addresses perceived insubordination from local officials.
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