National Volunteer Fire Council: Wisconsin Fire Departments receive $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program

Five volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin were among 150 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), helps local fire departments purchase needed equipment to enhance responder safety and better protect their communities.

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Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT invites public input on annual ADA Transition Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and comment on its annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, which outlines the department’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility throughout Wisconsin’s transportation system – including roadside facilities, navigability within public rights of way and public input processes.

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: New poll: Majority of Wisconsin voters support affordable access to cancer care; want lawmakers to address youth nicotine and tobacco use

MADISON, Wis. – August 18, 2026 – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 81% of Wisconsin voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to affordable cancer screening and treatment close to home. Further, in

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Wisconsin Emergency Management: Federal grant opportunity open for Wisconsin communities facing cybersecurity risks

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), in partnership with the Department of Administration’s Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), is announcing the grant application period opened August 17 for government agencies at risk of a cybersecurity incident due to the age or condition of their IT cybersecurity infrastructure. The State and

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