A convenience store alcohol permits controversy got heated and the House approved a bill legalizing baby boxes as the legislature heads into its final stretch.

The state approved its first needle exchange in 2015 after a serious HIV epidemic, fueled by intravenous drug use, broke out in downstate Scott County.

Legislation allowing police to collect DNA samples from anyone they arrest for a felony took a step closer to becoming law.

The vast majority of House lawmakers approved a bill Thursday to legalize baby boxes in hospitals - over the objections of the Department of Child Services.

The budget passed the Senate 39-9 and now heads to conference committee, where House and Senate legislators will negotiate a final version.

In a narrow vote, Senators approved the measure 27-20. It now moves to conference committee.

This year's telemedicine bill allows coverage for people on Medicaid.

The legislation aims to undo a monopoly created by existing law.

Republicans rejected several attempts by Democrats Wednesday to increase pre-k funding.

SB 309 passed the House 56-43. It now needs approval from the Senate.