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 Youth Co. holds back to school supply drive

Goal is to give away 600 backpacks

Agrace offers support for spouse, partner loss

Three options available for grief support

WEDC Secretary John Miller to speak at Forward Fest

Program will explore agency’s role in supporting startups

PETA calls for investigation into lab after monkey injuries at UW

U.S. Department of Agriculture asked to look into two separate incidents

Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks 50 volunteer mentors for School Friends program

Program requires a minimum commitment of one school year

Markets gain as oil prices tumble after Trump announces Iran deal is near

Swings continue with on-again, off-again vows to intensify attacks

We Energies, ATC seek data center cost agreement

The agreement would protect utility customers from paying for transmission costs linked to data centers

Madison begins transition away from encampment at Willy and Baldwin streets

Mayor’s public statements pledge alternative ways to honor Corey Ruiz

Sierra Club report warns of Wisconsin’s dependence on ‘dirty’ power generation

Water use is expected to increase dramatically with data centers and new gas plants

Nearly two-thirds of Wisconsin hospitals receive top federal quality ratings

State has one of the highest percentages of top-rated hospitals