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.

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high

Consumer prices saw their largest annual increase since April 2023

US economy expanded at 2.1% pace in January-March

The growth in gross domestic product marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three months of 2025

Abbott to host July 16 conference call for Q2 earnings

A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be accessible through Abbott's Investor Relations website

Humanitarian efforts for victims of Venezuela earthquakes face challenges

The earthquakes collapsed buildings, killed hundreds and left thousands more missing across the northern part of the country

Car raffle for St. Vincent de Paul closes on June 30

The event offers a chance to win 1 of 5 brand-new cars and to help community members in need

The U.S. government reached a milestone that economists have long feared

On March 31, the U.S. government reached a milestone that economists have...

Hiawatha West could be just the beginning

The success of an extended Amtrak line between Madison and Milwaukee, which...

Dane County Board approves data center moratorium

A proposal to impose an 18-month data center moratorium was approved by...

Is health care price transparency really elusive?

A new report from the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy...

Regulating data centers is front and center in Madison

The city of Madison held a virtual public information meeting on its...