Rep. Coleman leaves Democratic Party

State Rep. Aaron Coleman, 37th District, said Monday night he has left the Democratic Party. Elected as a Democrat, Rep. Coleman was sworn into office Monday in Topeka, despite the party’s call for his resignation. At age 20, Coleman is the youngest person ever elected to the Kansas Legislature. Rep. Coleman said Monday night he … Continue reading “Rep. Coleman leaves Democratic Party”

UG Health Department asking all health care workers to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines; residents also may sign up

The Unified Government Health Department is asking all health care agencies in Wyandotte County to sign their staff members up for COVID-19 vaccines if they have not done so already. According to an announcement on Thursday, health care workers may be eligible if they live or work in Wyandotte County and provide direct patient care. … Continue reading “UG Health Department asking all health care workers to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines; residents also may sign up”

Reports surface that legislators will try to expel Coleman

State Rep.-elect Aaron Coleman, D-37th Dist., says he has heard there are plans to swear him in on Monday, Jan. 11, then expel him from the Kansas House of Representatives. Coleman, a 20-year-old supporter of Bernie Sanders issues, upset State Rep. Stan Frownfelter, a long-time Democrat lawmaker, in a very close primary election, and then … Continue reading “Reports surface that legislators will try to expel Coleman”