Joe Vanden Plas

As the senior writer of In Business Madison, Joe researches and writes content for the monthly print magazine, the daily e-newsletters, and networking events. With 40 years of experience in journalism, including 25 in the Capital Region, the 1983 UW–Stevens Point graduate has covered government, business, athletics, and culture. Outside the office, the Green Bay native enjoys power walks with wife Patty, classic movies, and sporting events.

Senators want Trump to reverse course on Russian diesel

Bipartisan group of U.S. senators say Trump is providing Putin a lifeline

$1 million in workforce grants available to school districts

Grant funds are available through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward program

Michael Barbaro, host of The Daily podcast, to speak in Madison Oct. 20

Award-winning journalist will sit down with La Follette School of Public Affairs

Microsoft adjusts plans for Mount Pleasant data center

Company now wants seven data center buildings instead of nine

Competitive Wisconsin seeks to influence policy

With multiple issues on the plate, the nonpartisan group tries to give policymakers some direction

Journey Mental Health warns Dane County funding levels are ‘unsustainable’

Low Medicaid reimbursements cited for $1.8 million shortfall

Brazil’s Aleris Nutrition opens plant in Menomonee Falls

U.S. operation continues company’s North American expansion

Farm interests decry funding match on dairy grants

Critics say USDA requirement threatens small farms

GOP lawmakers want to eliminate data center tax incentives

Two-year-old incentive was passed as part of the 2023-25 state budget

College student Delani Dow appointed to Board of Regents

UW-River Falls student fills the nontraditional student regent position