Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, who called the act divisive. It was the first time in state history the rainbow flag has flown over the Capitol dome in Madison.Įvers’ action received immediate backlash from some conservative Republican lawmakers, including state Rep. Tony Evers to remove the gay pride flag flying over the state Capitol.Įvers issued an executive order on June 7 raising the flag in recognition of Pride Month. Ten-thousand Wisconsinites have signed a petition calling on Gov.
Tony Evers issued an executive order to fly a rainbow flag over the state Capitol for the remainder of June 2019 in recognition of “Pride Month.” Photo by Laurel White/WPR.
