Sponsors ask committee to limit flags on state property to official emblems Sponsors of HB 602 told the House General Government Committee the bill would restrict what flags may be displayed on taxpayer-funded property to a short list of official flags and agency flags, citing a recent incident where a Somali flag was hung from a Statehouse flagpole; an amendment would extend the rule to the Statehouse grounds and public libraries.

A new bill aims to restrict flags on Ohio state property to just a handful of official emblems, sparking a debate over government expression vs. personal views.

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"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.

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Fifth Circuit Says No Right to Fight Library Book Removals (1) A federal appeals court ruled that a public librarian’s decision to pull certain books off the shelves can’t be challenged under the First Amendment, a ruling that could jeopardize other cases over bo...

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Lake Bluff trustees debate inclusive flag policy amidst community concerns Trustees discuss the implications of a proposed policy on government flag displays in Lake Bluff.

A fierce debate over inclusivity and government speech at Lake Bluff's board meeting revealed deep community divides on flag displays and representation.

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