Under current law, the Department of Natural Resources administers a program to award grants for up to 50 percent of the cost of acquiring supplies, equipment, and training related to suppressing forest fires. A new bill in the state Legislature allows SoyFoam to be eligible for grants under the program. Author Sen. Howard Marklein explains what has to happen in 2026 to make it possible. The bill has already passed the state Senate.

Under current law, the Department of Natural Resources administers a program to award grants for up to 50 percent of the cost of acquiring supplies, equipment, and training related to suppressing forest fires. A new bill in the state Legislature allows SoyFoam&nbsp;to be eligible for grants under the program. Author Sen. Howard Marklein explains what has to happen in 2026 to make it possible. The bill has already passed the state Senate.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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Expanding Access To Soy Firefighting Foam

Following the death of a 22-year-old who couldn’t afford a sudden price hike for his asthma medication, state lawmakers are advancing legislation to reform how prescription drugs are priced and managed in Wisconsin.

The “Cole’s Act” was inspired by an Appleton man who went to pick up a routine inhaler only to find the price had jumped from $66 to $539. Choosing to pay his rent instead of the price at the counter, he passed away from an asthma attack just days later. The bill aims to prevent such tragedies by requiring a 90-day notification for price changes and preventing insurers from dropping drug coverage mid-plan.

Beyond consumer protections, the bill targets Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), which, co-sponsor Sen. Howard Marklein says, are squeezing rural independent pharmacies out of business.

Following the death of a 22-year-old who couldn&rsquo;t afford a sudden price hike for his asthma medication, state lawmakers are advancing legislation to reform how prescription drugs are priced and managed in Wisconsin.
The &ldquo;Cole&rsquo;s Act&rdquo; was inspired by an Appleton man who went to pick up a routine inhaler only to find the price had jumped from $66 to $539. Choosing to pay his rent instead of the price at the counter, he passed away from an asthma attack just days later. The bill aims to prevent such tragedies by requiring a 90-day notification for price changes and preventing insurers from dropping drug coverage mid-plan.
Beyond consumer protections, the bill targets Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), which, co-sponsor Sen. Howard Marklein says, are squeezing rural independent pharmacies out of business.

"Cole’s Act" To Support Rural Pharmacies

When disease outbreaks occur, it requires a team effort to make sure it is quickly and safely contained. The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) works alongside DATCP to ensure proper protocols are followed. Julie Sweney is the Executive Director at WLIC. She sat down with me to explain their role in livestock production health and identification.

When disease outbreaks occur, it requires a team effort to make sure it is quickly and safely contained. The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) works alongside DATCP to ensure proper protocols are followed. Julie Sweney is the Executive Director at WLIC. She sat down with me to explain their role in livestock production health and identification.

WLIC & DATCP: Wisconsin's Livestock Health Dream Team

How does a humble soybean in a Midwest field find its way into the engine of a commercial jet? Infrastructure and friendly policy. We’re talking about the massive boom in Sustainable Aviation Fuel or SAF and the hurdles that still stand in the way. Paul Winters, Director of Public Affairs and Federal Communications for Clean Fuels Alliance America, has the details.

How does a humble soybean in a Midwest field find its way into the engine of a commercial jet? Infrastructure and friendly policy. We&rsquo;re talking about the massive boom in Sustainable Aviation Fuel or SAF and the hurdles that still stand in the way. Paul Winters, Director of Public Affairs and Federal Communications for Clean Fuels Alliance America, has the details.

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