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.

Kalahari near completion of $85 million expansion

Watering Hole project features large water slides, retractable roof

State allocates $31 million for transportation projects

Funding for congestion mitigation is designed to improve the environment

A wave of cancer vaccines is possible after medical breakthrough

Moderna, Merck say personalized vaccine for melanoma could change cancer treatment

Glass Nickel location could become apartments

Site of west side pizza restaurant slated for redevelopment

Evers letter demands rollback of changes to Head Start

Trump administration’s proposed changes would bring larger instructor-child ratios

U.S. national debt passes $40 trillion mark

Economists say exploding debt raises borrowing costs

Goodman Foundation to close after 15 years

Foundation invested $67 million in greater Madison

State of Wisconsin secures $140 million federal rail grant

Funding will update trains that serve Amtrak routes

Film Wisconsin announces first film tax credit awards

State to award more than $1 million through its new film tax credit program

Janesville schools launch adapted sports league

Janesville Parker and Craig high schools join six Dane County schools in eight-team league
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