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.

Madison Reading Project launches Classroom Kickstart

Annual program invites Dane and Sauk County teachers to shop for books

Combination of factors causing oak tree decline in Wisconsin

DNR says invasive species and storms are among the culprits of increasing tree mortality

Asahi Beer to expand U.S. production in Waunakee

New high-speed line will be added to Octopi facility

UW wants $90 million to train new healthcare workers

Budget request would address a shortage of doctors and nurses, especially in rural areas

Nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group petition for union election

The request involves 380 outpatient nurses

Evers asks for state assessment of July storms

Request is the next step in the recovery process

Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines

Medical groups and scientists oppose order, citing no link between vaccines and autism

Retiring BioForward Wisconsin CEO Lisa Johnson reflects on her career in the life sciences

In addition to growing membership, she led the charge for Wisconsin’s designation as a Regional Technology Hub

New breed of progressive candidates challenging Democratic establishment

Tuesday’s primary will shed more light on whether democratic socialist movement has statewide strength

Abbott launches Spanish-language campaign for cancer screening with Cologuard

Pharma giant hopes to encourage more Hispanic adults to be screened for colon cancer