Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ pride flags in government buildings and schools
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The Beehive State became the first to prohibit flying the LGBTQ pride flag at schools and all government buildings after its Republican governor said he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Thursday he has serious concerns with the policy but chose not to reject it because his veto would likely be overridden by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature. However, he did sign a bill banning use the of fluoride in public water systems.
Under the new flag ban, state and local government buildings will be fined $500 a day for flying any flag other than the United States flag, the Utah state flag, military flags or a short list of others approved by lawmakers. Political flags supporting a certain candidate or party are also not allowed. The bill goes into effect May 7.
