Ethan Duran

Milwaukee-based journalist. Construction reporter for @DailyReporter. Former @PatchTweet, bylines in @milwaukeemag

[Ethan Duran @duranethanj]

We recently revamped our podcast page. Check out all our Brews and Blueprints episodes!
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[Ethan Duran @duranethanj]

From @AdamKelnNews special to The Daily Reporter: Wisconsin gubernatorial Dem candidates stressed the need to build more housing but differed slightly on strategies, with many in favor of expanding subsidies to build more affordable housing units.
https://t.co/VGp8tLtSMP

[Ethan Duran @duranethanj]

New from The Daily Reporter: The state rejected a round of bids for the $189.3 million UW-Milwaukee Health Sciences renovation project, citing excessive costs. Bids are pushed back for a rebidding process.
https://t.co/AZgiqvIlBC

[Ethan Duran @duranethanj]

For Milwaukee Magazine: Could vehicle emissions testing in southeastern WI go away? One governor candidate thinks so. DNR says it's not that easy.
https://t.co/Vi0ttkAW8e

[Ethan Duran @duranethanj]

Recently signed bipartisan bill shows new opportunity for Dreamers and Wisconsin's workforce needs.
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[A.J. Bayatpour @AJBayatpour]

NEW: A Milwaukee County judge has granted a temporary restraining order, keeping Milwaukee from enforcing a new 10 p.m. food truck curfew. The curfew was set to take effect tomorrow.

The order will last until at least the next court date, which is June 10

[Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office @MilwCoSheriff]

WEATHER-RELATED TRAFFIC ALERT:

A full freeway closure is underway SB I-43 @ Becher, due to flooding. A full closure is imminent NB I-43 @ Holt. Try to stay off the roads, but if you have to drive, please plan accordingly.

[Bryan Kubel @bkubel]

Walker’s Point is flooded. #wiwx

[Ethan Duran @duranethanj]

Water is pooling up in front of the Walgreens on Oakland in Milwaukee's east side, forcing some cars to turn around. Also, MMSD says there is a sewer overflow.

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Around 10 minutes ago, looking over the Brewer's Hill neighborhood from across the Milwaukee River.

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While facing liens from its contractor, Madison-based Neutral sold recently built Baker's Place for more than $37 million.
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[FOX6 News @fox6now]

A fire started atop the roof of a building connected to Potawatomi Casino Hotel, sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky on Monday. https://t.co/uV7oUbOM2G

[Ethan Duran @duranethanj]

@Jim_Villa @DailyReporter Thank you!

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BanditMKE lost some irreplaceable vintage items in the U-Haul storage fire in Walker's Point a few weeks ago. A GoFundMe is helping recoup some retail losses.
https://t.co/980DECrWip

[Hannah Riley Fernandez @hannahcrileyy]

today’s mass media layoffs really go beyond “industry news.” we’re watching the removal of the people who explain what’s actually happening to us, beyond canned press releases and official narratives, at a time when we need that the most. healthy democracies need journalism!!

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.

[Sara Fischer @sarafischer]

.@washingtonpost announces sweeping layoffs amid financial distress https://t.co/3nXJK6Bvr8

[Ethan Duran @duranethanj]

WisDOT is getting ready to launch the recertification process for the DBE Program, one of the state's foremost minority contracting programs. Since October, the agency halted DBE goals on transportation projects after a federal ruling.
https://t.co/EiSn1fxQp7

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Dan Bukiewicz, mayor of Oak Creek and president of Milwaukee Building Trades, is running for Wisconsin State Assembly. In this Q&A, he talks affordability and local development.

Another special to The Daily Reporter by @AdamKelnNews

https://t.co/BnQ70w8Bc1

[A.J. Bayatpour @AJBayatpour]

Would you like to record your state government in action? In Wisconsin, you'll need permission from lawmakers first.

With the state's version of C-SPAN off the air, they're now enforcing a rule that allows only credentialed people to record meetings:
https://t.co/xoTPnbyKjx

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It’s the Legislature’s first floor session since WisEye shut down due to a lack of funding.

These signs are outside the Assembly chamber warning cell phones and cameras are banned in the gallery, among other items. I’ve never seen these signs before