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.

MCF names Jonathan Lever to succeed Bob Sorge

Lever joins MCF from the John E. Fetzer Institute

Wisconsin biohealth industry generates $38.1B in economic impact

Economic impact report says industry wages are 76% above statewide average

UW Now Live: Making Sense of the Midterms

Balance of power in Congress, State House and Legislature at stake

State Building Commission approves $254M in projects

Projects include two new residence halls at the UW-Madison

UW System narrows president search to three finalists

All three finalists are with southern universities or university systems

UW-Madison begins construction on cyclotron lab expansion

Lab is working to advance research and treatment of cancer, Alzheimer’s

Wisconsin celebrates completion of I-41 interchange project

New I-41 and Southbridge Road Interchange to boost economic development

Baldwin wants explanation from Verizon

Company plans to drop rural phone service in Northern Wisconsin

Trump promises $8B to help farmers with high fuel costs

New, one-time payments announced at harvest time

Epic will roll out a new AI tool for app developers

Connectors technology will enable people to complete tasks in other apps