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.

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

Wisconsin State Capitol and Square are newest ‘Wonders of Wisconsin’

Capitol becomes the state’s 12th “wonder,” joining Lambeau Field, Taliesin and Apostle Islands

Madison announces lane closures on Fish Hatchery Road

Closures accommodate work on Cannonball Path extension project

State building commission approves $374 million in projects

Approved projects include sale of the GEF 2 and 3 buildings in Madison

Wisconsin part of $15.5 million settlement with mortgage servicer

DFI says company improperly charged customers “force-placed” insurance

Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest in history

WHO considers it the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history

Madison pursues public-private partnerships for park development

City wants to hear from interested parties to develop athletic facilities

CBRE arranges sale of Riverwood Apartments in Mauston

Facility sold to Tripp & Associates for $3.95 million