US EditionUpdated: GOP lawmaker says Butte-Silver Bow 'playing with fire' if it flies Pride flag
- On June 17 late night, Butte-Silver Bow commissioners voted 11-1 to immediately fly the Pride flag at the courthouse through June.
- This decision came after the Missoula City Council’s June 2 resolution designating the Pride flag as the city’s official emblem to circumvent a new state law prohibiting political flags.
- County Attorney Matt Enrooth said the law allows official government flags, so Butte can fly Missoula’s Pride flag despite House Bill 819’s restrictions.
- Supporters argued the Pride flag fosters inclusivity and freedom of expression, while critics cautioned that flying it represents a political statement that could set a precedent leading to demands from other groups, with Commissioner Andersen likening this to opening 'Pandora’s box.'
- The move shows Butte’s effort to affirm diversity locally but faces legal uncertainty as a GOP lawmaker said lawsuits remain possible if the flag is flown.
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Montana State ExponentButte-Silver Bow council votes to fly pride flag in June; new state law sparks debate
BUTTE, Mont. – The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners voted to display the Pride flag at the county courthouse for the remainder of June. The decision came after a public
Butte City Council Adopts Pride Flag as Official City Flag Amid State Law Controversy
Citing a rich history of diversity, the Butte Council of Commissioners has joined Missoula in adopting the Pride Flag as the official city flag after a state law recently banned the flag from flying at government facilities.Want to know why the Pride flag is flying high in Butte? Don't miss our video showcasing the City Council meeting and community reactions Butte City Council Adopts Pride Flag as Official City Flag Amid State Law Controversy"I…
Butte City Council to fly Pride Flag Amid State Law Controversy
UPDATE/CORRECTION: 6-19-2025, 7:04 pm - According to County Attorney Matt Enrooth, Butte hasn't officially adopted the Pride Flag; rather, Butte is flying the City of Missoula's flag because they adopted it as their official flag.Citing a rich history of diversity, the Butte Council of Commissioners has joined Missoula in solidarity and will fly the Pride Flag after a state law recently banned the flag from flying at government facilities."Im he…
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