The Colorado program granting flags was paused after the state discovered an honorary flag was awarded to Gays Against Groomers, a group labeled as an anti-LGBTQ+ hate organization by various advocacy groups.
Gays Against Groomers publicly thanked Governor Polis for recognizing their work, expressing gratitude for the acknowledgment despite his office's claim of being unaware of the flag request.
In response to the controversy, Colorado officials admitted their failure in vetting the request properly, initiating a pause on the 20-year-old program pending necessary changes.
The Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration revealed that they typically handle about 600 requests annually for flag honors but recognized critical oversights in this particular case.
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