“This was an unmistakable act of disrespect to our state and the people and institutions we serve - and beneath the office of Governor,” they wrote. Hertz and Sales wrote a letter Monday to the governor. The removal of the state flag prompted hundreds of comments on social media, including postings by several lawmakers, some of whom were angry about the decision.
Kevin Hamm, president of Big Sky Pride, said earlier this week he asked the governor to fly the flag, which Hamm said he provided.