When the Idaho Legislature adjourned last year, it passed a law regulating which flags may be flown in cities and towns across the Gem State. What started as a dispute over a flag is quickly becoming something much bigger, who is the boss of the state? Is Boise standing up for local control, or inviting consequences that could ripple far beyond the city of trees? Should the Legislature hold the line, or is this fight headed toward unintended fallout for taxpayers and residents? The law prohibits the gay pride flag and other flags supporting an ideological or political agenda. (Idaho Senate passes bill to prevent local, state governments from displaying some flags, 2025)The Boise mayor and city council denounced the legislation and pointed out that there is no consequence for cities that don’t obey the law. (Attorney General Labrador Asks Boise Mayor to Comply with State Law, 2025) The Boise crew decided to keep flying the Pride…..