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Boise and Salt Lake City Stand Tall: Pride Flags Become Official Emblems in Defiance of Statewide Ban

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Boise, Idaho — In a bold move amidst legislative pushback, Mayor Lauren McLean has formally designated the pride flag as an official symbol of the city, standing in defiance of a recent state ban on flag displays. The city’s decision emphasizes its commitment to inclusiveness and acknowledges the diverse fabric of its community. The flag ban, which took effect on April 3, prohibits the display of all flags except those listed by the state, such as the U.S. flag and certain military emblems. A more limited ban impacting schools is set to go into effect … Read more

Salt Lake City Mayor Unveils Bold New Flags to Defy Controversial State Law, Championing LGBTQ+ and Diversity

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SALT LAKE CITY — In a bold response to a recently enacted law banning “non-official” flags, Mayor Erin Mendenhall introduced a new set of city flags that she asserts comply with the legislation. During a Salt Lake City Council meeting on Tuesday, Mendenhall presented variations of flags that include the LGBTQ+ Pride flag, the Juneteenth flag, the transgender pride flag, and the official Salt Lake City flag. These designs incorporate the city’s logo—featuring a Sego Lily—allowing them to technically adhere to the new regulations. The law, passed by the state legislature earlier this year, restricts … Read more

Failed Construction Project Sparks $9.7 Million Lawsuit Against Salt Lake City Contractor

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OGDEN, Utah — The owners of an unfinished apartment complex in Ogden, Utah, have filed a lawsuit against Salt Lake City-based contractor Makers Line, accusing the company of cutting corners and causing the project to fail. This is the 19th lawsuit filed against Makers Line in the past year, but it is the largest, with the plaintiffs seeking damages of at least $9.7 million. The lawsuit, filed in 2nd District Court in Weber County, claims that Makers Line used untreated lumber that did not meet fire code standards in both the Union Walk project and … Read more