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.

State ends fiscal year with $3.3B balance

Rainy Day Fund hits a record high of $2.1 billion

ACLU files petition against automatic license plate readers

Lawsuit filed with state Supreme Court says warrantless surveillance violates constitution

Hewlett Packard Enterprise to expand in Chippewa Falls

$75 million investment will create 75 new jobs

Center for Black Excellence hosts leadership summit

Leaders from healthcare, education and banking to attend

Mount Pleasant’s Tivoli Green apartments sold

458-unit apartment complex acquired by Illinois real estate firm

WHPC to break ground on New Glarus apartment building

$10.8 million Prairie Haus Senior will add 50 apartments for older adults

Power line opponents hold rally

Opposition grows to 765-kV transmission line through Driftless Area

Wisconsin Union to offer to-go Thanksgiving meals

Online ordering runs from Nov. 2-16

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost in 2027

Recipients to get average of $75 bump per month