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.

Abbott declares another quarterly dividend

Parent of Madison’s Exact Sciences pays out dividend for the 411th consecutive quarter

Wall Street’s roller coaster week ends with mixed trading

Most stocks decline as economic indicators take a turn for the worse

City of Madison scraps Warner Park clean-beach system

System failures and maintenance costs cited in city’s decision

Greenfield OKs new hotel for shopping center

Vacant lot would be filled with a 62-room hotel

Tiffany to attend town hall on proposed BECI power line

Both gubernatorial candidates oppose controversial transmission line

Two Milwaukee alders call for end to Flock cameras

Council members say modifying their use does not go far enough to protect public

Future of Wisconsin athletics to be explored online

Shawn Eichorst, Greg Gard will address how UW is navigating NIL era

UW Regents closer to naming new UW-Madison chancellor

Search committee member says decision could be made in November

Purchases of mini terrace chairs support victims of dating violence

Proceeds support UW-Madison’s Survivor Empowerment Fund

School nutrition group wants Legislature to fund healthy meals

Additional funding would fully fund Evers’ Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids plan