Area legislators split over bill that would bar most flags flown at state, local government buildings

GOP Lawmaker: Pride Flag Is Cause Of 9/11 And Kirk's Death

On Thursday, the Wisconsin Assembly were discussing a bill that would ban any flags other than the American flag and the state flag be flown over government buildings. For the past several years, Governor Tony Evers has flown a Pride flag over the state Capitol building and this simple act of respect has pissed off the Republicans to no end. State Rep Jerry O'Connor spoke in favor of the ban, blaming the Pride flag for both the 9/11 terrorist at…

Area legislators split over bill that would bar most flags flown at state, local government buildings

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A bill approved by the Assembly on Thursday would ban most flags, other than the U.S. flag and Wisconsin flag, from being flown at state and local government buildings.