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.

Wisconsin to review environmental cost of data centers

Review part of lawsuit settlement with Port Washington data center

Medical College of Wisconsin to receive $50M gift

Donation will be used to advance precision medicine

Evers urges Trump to reverse course on change to dairy program

Policy change could cost dairy interests millions of dollars

U.S. Supreme Court will review Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in homes

Review will determine if 19th century Congress acted in accordance with Constitution

Madison’s Dirac Labs joins Wisconsin Security Research Consortium

Membership will help advance autonomous and maritime technology

Used bookstore opens on the honor system

Book Deal offers different approach at Garver Feed Mill

Farm ordered to pay $245,000 over faulty manure management

State DOJ says Central Sands Dairy discharged manure into groundwater

Scientists call for change in Wisconsin’s energy planning

Union of Concerned Scientists responds to PSC approval of two gas plants

Brewers will host Game 1 of World Series

Milwaukee will have home field advantage versus American League champion

New Hiawatha West line gets funding for design and construction

State secures $218M grant for Amtrak's Milwaukee-Madison route