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.

GrassRoots group to hold ‘No Blank Checks for Big Tech’ rally

Group calls for end to the state sales-tax exemption for data centers

Easterseals pancake breakfast supports camps for disabled

Organization is celebrating its 100th anniversary

WYSO completes $33.5 million capital campaign

Campaign raised funds for WYSO Center for Music

Madison Public Health launches new gun safety campaign

Dane County residents urged to unload, lock and separate

Cottage Grove discontinues use of Flock cameras

Unanimous vote by village board bars use of automated license plate readers

Foxconn to add 700 jobs in Mount Pleasant

Modification of Wisconsin facility will accommodate demand for AI

Milwaukee mayor to introduce $2.26 billion budget

Cavalier Johnson’s 2027 spending plan calls for 2% property tax levy increase

Madison schools, Urban League continue Schools of Hope partnership

Partnership extended through the 2026-27 school year

Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement

Pact is designed to bolster Arctic security

UW–Madison rises in U.S. News rankings

UW climbs 23 spots in “Best Value Schools” ranking to 24 nationally