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.

Residency status of Wisconsin state Senate candidate remains in question

Report says Michele Magadance Skinner voted in Wisconsin and Georgia

US retail sales see largest drop in over a year

Monthly decline comes after Americans exhaust tax refunds

State grant helps Wisconsin farmers stock food pantries

Funding enables 250 farms to sell food to local pantries and food assistance programs

Topgolf opens new facility in Monona

New location is the latest golf business that caters to golfers year-round

Workforce development group awarded $5 million grant for BRIDGE initiative

Funding from the U.S. Department of Labor aims to build talent pipeline

Evers blasts Trump, GOP for kicking Wisconsinites off healthcare

Governor says ACA enrollment has dropped by 16%

Wholesale price inflation slowed in July

Cooling in producer price index linked to lower gas prices and food costs

I-94 expansion could be set back two years

DOT says relocations will cause delay on project to widen freeway

Pleasant Prairie expands tax increment district

Village wants to promote additional economic development west of I-94

Director of Marquette poll defends July survey results

Poll did not pick up late momentum for eventual Democratic primary winner David Crowley