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.

Judge amends ruling on Veterans Museum building

Follow up ruling allows state to offer more evidence of its right to buy

Sun Prairie approves data center moratorium

City wants time to make rules for their development

Evers calls for reauthorization of transportation package

Funding bill would invest in Wisconsin roads and bridges

Wisconsin health official urges back-to-school measles shots

Spread of measles creates sense of urgency

Trump mail-in ballots order is unworkable, election officials warn

State officials warn of disruptions this fall

Racine County approves $8.47M to reduce health services building debt

Funding from an opioid settlement would reduce debt on Behavioral Health Services building

Bankston Apartments open in downtown Madison

Grand opening unveils 40 new workforce housing units

Enbridge to restore damaged service line by Tuesday

Clean up continues after accident caused leak of 1.3 million gallons of natural gas liquids

Proposed Flock changes don’t impress Milwaukee residents

Citizens demand the city cancel its contract with surveillance firm

US economy creates 162,000 nonfarm jobs in August

Report exceeds expectations for more modest growth