St. George is paying out $350,000 to drag performers after a legal battle over a banned show. The city tried to stop the event, but the courts said 'no way,' forcing the city to foot the bill.
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Your tax dollars are going towards a $350,000 settlement because the city lost a legal fight over a drag show.
The drag performers get their legal fees paid, and artists get to express themselves freely.
Taxpayers are footing the bill for the city's failed legal challenge.
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