By james art 
Legislators offer a standard flag policy
A pair of Republican legislators want to officially limit which flags can fly outside the government buildings in Wisconsin.
State representative David Stefen, R-Howard and Senator Eric Wimberger, R-OCONTO, presented a proposal to establish the same flag policy on Tuesday.
“In recent years, it has become more common to see flags shown to government buildings in recognition of different holidays and reasons. Given the hundreds of national and global holidays that have been established over the years, it would be a challenge, if not impossible, to recognize any reason equally, “Stefen said. “The standard flag policy eliminates the potential to raise one cause over another in our government buildings.”
Their proposal would limit state and local buildings to “only the flag of the United States, the State Flag, the Pow/Mia flag and the official flags of each branch of the US Armed Forces.”
“The debate about which flags to fly leads to unnecessary disputes and anger. Focusing on our shared support for our country, the state and those who have served in the military, governments can remain focused on what matters, improving the life of Wisconsinites, “Wimberger added. “The government must be a neutral place for group affiliation or personal identity, the planting of flags is an external expression designed to send a message, and the election of representations of one group or another in a government building has no legal purpose.”
The proposal has a release clause.
The legislature or local authorities may vote for flying a different flag, but this will require a vote with a majority of three quarters.
Currently, a number of cities and districts are flying other likes, such as the banner of Progress Pride every year.
Governor Evers also made sense to fly the flag over the State Capitol every year, which is in service. Which means it is unlikely to sign the plan of Stefen and Wimberger in the law.
The legislation is for joint sponsorship in Capitol. No one says when he will receive his first hearing or when he can see a vote.