Kansas House

Douglas County jail records show Aaron Coleman was booked early Saturday morning on a charge of driving under the influence. It’s the latest problem facing the 21-year-old Democrat who represents parts of Wyandotte County in the Kansas House.

Coleman tried to “shame” his brother for wanting to get baptized, according to an affidavit. Coleman then pushed his brother backwards, hit him in the chest and spit on him, the document says.

Kansas state Rep. Aaron Coleman could face a legislative complaint after a domestic battery charge.

Johnson County District Judge James Phelan agreed to release Coleman from the Johnson County jail on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond.

The Kansas state representative was arrested over the weekend on charges of domestic violence. Aaron Coleman has admitted to abuse, bullying and revenge porn while he was in middle school.

Kansas lawmakers flexed their veto-override power while Missouri Republicans saw a split in ranks over Medicaid.

A veto override saved substantial tax cuts, and the age for concealed carry is lower.

The legalization measure puts in tight restrictions on what conditions cannabis could be used for, and which doctors can recommend it, in an effort to win over support from conservatives.

Following widespread unemployment fraud that hit Kansas particularly hard, the legislature is taking steps to reform its system.

The Kansas legislature has been debating a number of bills recently, including one that would bring tax cuts and another that would legalize medical marijuana.

Missouri lawmakers are blocking funds for voter-approved Medicaid, and the Kansas legislature is dealing with some contentious issues.

State legislators are starting the new session the same way the 2020 session ended — with a pandemic raging throughout the state.