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.

Aquifer breach occurs on Enbridge pipeline project

Breach occurred earlier last week during installation of a new pipe

Wisconsin municipalities get $152M in transportation payments

Transportation aid program helps improve local roads

Protect College Sports Act advances in Congress

Senate approval comes as lawmakers address ‘Wild West’ era in college sports

We Energies plans new natural gas plant in Fox Valley

Fox North Energy Center would be built in Wrightstown

EMD Electronics opens new semiconductor facility

R&D facility is for advanced semiconductor materials innovation

Brewers home playoff games bring $3.6 million in spending each

Economic impact rises to $5.1 million per game in indirect spending

Wisconsin joins lawsuit over Trump power plant rules

EPA says rollback of regulations would save more than $300 billion

Proposed Dane County budget includes $3 million for body cameras

$946.8 million spending plan would increase spending by nearly $31 million

State announces dairy processor grants for 10 companies

A total of $600,000 is available for Dairy Processor Grants in 2027

US economy creates only 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September

Unemployment rate ticks up but labor force participation rises