A video has emerged showing Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle ranting and threatening people inside a Montgomery County bar, with Boyle appearing intoxicated and making aggressive remarks. Boyle's office and the bar have not yet commented on the incident, but a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania House Democratic Leaders acknowledged the video and expressed support for Boyle seeking help for his personal challenges. Boyle, who was previously arrested in 2021, is undergoing a mental health evaluation and treatment. He represents the 172nd District and is the younger brother of Pennsylvania Rep. Brendan Boyle.
Arizona Democratic Representative Leezah Sun has resigned following an ethics complaint, with the House Ethics Committee finding that she engaged in a pattern of disorderly behavior. Sun represented District 22 in the West Valley and resigned ahead of the House floor session. The House Democratic Leaders Office released a statement expressing gratitude to the Ethics Committee and emphasizing that Sun's behavior damaged the reputation of the House.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton defends a new ticketing policy for access to the west gallery of the House chamber, prompting Democratic Rep. Vincent Dixie to question its constitutionality. The policy allocates a ticket for each representative, controlled by the Republican Party supermajority, and has drawn criticism for lack of a formal written policy and potential violation of the Tennessee Constitution. The increased presence of Tennessee Highway Patrol enforcing the policy has sparked controversy, with concerns raised about the unilateral directive and lack of clarity on statutory authority.
