Republican-controlled legislatures in Utah and Idaho banned pride flags from schools and government buildings. Their Democratic-controlled capitals have found a way around the bans. The Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, has approved new designs that add the city's emblem, a sego lily, to the rainbow and transgender flags and adopted a red and blue flag for Juneteenth. These are now considered city flags, which can be freely flown. In Boise, Idaho, Mayor Lauren McLean issued a proclamation retroactively making the pride flag — which has flown over City Hall for years — an official city flag. The council voted in favor of the proclamation Tuesday night. “Removing the flag now after years of flying it proudly would not be a neutral act,” said council member Meredith Stead. “It would signal a retreat from values we’ve long upheld and send a disheartening message to those who have found affirmation and belonging through its presence at city hall.” Here's more from @AssociatedPress.