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More than half of Gen-Z spends more than 30% of its income on rent

52% of renters ages 15 to 24 spend at least 30% of their income on rent.

Business

Six essential talking points from Cavs media day

Get to know the team and the storylines as training camp commences.

Sports

New legislative maps create tossup districts in Cleveland suburbs

Democrats still likely to win 7-10 of the 11 House seats in Cuyahoga County.

News

New moms are working at high rates in Cleveland

72% of Cleveland women who gave birth in the previous 12 months were in the labor force last year.

Clevelanders are walking less

The number of annual average daily walking trips has dropped nearly 46% since 2019.

If Cleveland sincerely plans to become a more walkable city, residents will have to step it up.Driving the news: The number of annual average daily walking trips per 1,000 people in the Cleveland metro area dropped nearly 46% from 2019 to 2022, per a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="StreetLight Data report" data-vars-click-url="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/ranking-us-pedestrian-activity-mode-share" data-vars-content-id="77007479-c282-44cd-9828-bb30feccc4b9" data-vars-headline="Clevelanders are walking less" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/ranking-us-pedestrian-activity-mode-share" target="_blank">StreetLight Data report</a>.

How much it costs to live in Cleveland

Cleveland's low cost of living makes it an attractive place for residents and companies.

Cleveland may have its faults, but part of its appeal remains just how inexpensive it is to live here.Why it matters: Cleveland&#x27;s low cost of living makes it an attractive place for residents and companies who want big market amenities — like three major sports teams and the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame — without the price tag.

Chart showing cost of living items in Cleveland, Ohio. 

For first time ever, Cleveland Orchestra's bargaining committee was all women

It's notable in the male-dominated industry of premier symphony orchestras.

The musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have agreed with management on a new three-year labor contract.Why it matters: For the first time ever, all five members of the musicians&#x27; bargaining committee are women.

Five women with violins dressed in black. 

Cleveland Generation Zers are carrying a hefty burden when it comes to monthly housing payments.Driving the news: More than half (52%) of renters ages 15 to 24 spend at least 30% of their income on rent, according to the latest U.S. census data.

People are still working from home post-pandemic

15.5% of Cleveland metro area workers are working from home as of 2022.

The trend of working at home has continued in a post-pandemic world.Driving the news: 15.5% of Cleveland metro area workers are working from home as of 2022, down slightly compared to 16.5% in 2021, per new census figures released last month.

Chart showing rise in people working from home. 

Toledo Jeep plant is among first wave of UAW strike

Nearly 18,000 auto workers in Ohio could join in the coming days.

Workers at a Toledo Jeep plant were among the United Auto Workers union employees who <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="walked off the job" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/15/uaw-strike-united-auto-workers-union-detroit-three" data-vars-content-id="8d077b54-0b37-493c-8aa8-6cbf5c57cbbd" data-vars-headline="Toledo Jeep plant is among first wave of UAW strike" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/15/uaw-strike-united-auto-workers-union-detroit-three" target="_self">walked off the job</a> at midnight Friday. Thousands more across Ohio could join them in the coming days.Driving the news: The strike by about 13,000 auto workers is an unprecedented move targeting Detroit&#x27;s Big Three automakers — GM, Ford and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) — that could disrupt the economy for weeks or longer.

More Great Lakes cruises stopping in Cleveland

Luxury tour company Tauck docked this weekend, the first of 10 stops this year and next.

Another luxury cruise line docked in Cleveland this weekend.Driving the news: The Connecticut-based Tauck, which operates chartered cruises on ships owned by third parties, brought 180 passengers to town on the French vessel Le Dumont-D&#x27;Urville as part of its Chicago-to-Toronto itinerary.

Elizabeth McIntyre out at Crain's Cleveland Business

Ann Dwyer, editor of Crain's Chicago, will serve as interim editor in Cleveland.

In a major newsroom shakeup, Crain&#x27;s Cleveland Business has parted ways with executive editor Elizabeth McIntyre and transitioned managing editor Scott Suttell to a &quot;special projects&quot; role.Why it matters: Crain&#x27;s says that to better meet the needs of its audience and &quot;drive innovation&quot; in how it delivers news, it&#x27;s realigning editorial talent across its city brands.

An array of Crain's Cleveland Business magazines on a beige carpeted floor 

Midwest manufacturing is growing at a slower rate

Ohio's manufacturing jobs haven't grown as rapidly as other parts of the country in recent years.

Ohio&#x27;s manufacturing jobs haven&#x27;t grown as rapidly as in other parts of the country in recent years, despite being one of the top states for making goods, Axios Columbus reports.Why it matters: Manufacturing is a significant piece of our state&#x27;s diverse economy, so the industry&#x27;s long-term health is important.

Meet Crocker Park's new AI-powered security robot, SAM

Autonomous droid has 360° camera to watch for thefts at Westlake shopping center

An AI-powered robot is coming to the burbs.Driving the news: Crocker Park will this month deploy an autonomous security robot (ASR) as an additional safety measure at the popular shopping and dining location in Westlake.

A security robot on the red bricks of a suburban shopping center

George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress

The House is slated to vote to expel Santos on Friday.

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Ahead of a vote that could make him the first House lawmaker to be expelled in more than 20 years, Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) is introducing an expulsion resolution on Thursday targeting a House lawmaker from his own state. Why it matters: Santos — who faces an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="uphill battle in a vote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" target="_self">uphill battle in a vote</a> to remove him from office following a scathing House Ethics report — is seeking an expulsion vote on Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jamaal Bowman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" target="_self">Jamaal Bowman</a> (D-N.Y.), who pulled a fire alarm in one of the House office buildings.

George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers

Rep. Robert Garcia encouraged fellow Democrats to support Republicans' expulsion measure.

House Democrats and Republicans finally have something they agree on: booting Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" data-vars-content-id="4eec0a24-5338-46c4-8b6e-5526cda73c0f" data-vars-headline="George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) from Congress.Driving the news: In an email sent to Democratic congressional offices on Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia&#x27;s (D-Calif.) office advocated for Republicans&#x27; resolution to expel the embattled Long Islander.

GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early

Multiple GOP lawmakers expect former House Speaker <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kevin McCarthy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" data-vars-content-id="dbdacc28-b2ed-40c2-a4cb-3bf4792a4d9b" data-vars-headline="GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" target="_self">Kevin McCarthy</a> (R-Calif.) to step down from his seat before the end of the year, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The potential exit of McCarthy — who privately told donors he is looking to &quot;get the hell out,&quot; according to a source familiar with the conversation — could leave the House GOP with an even narrower majority.

Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social

Trump warned that his indictments have opened up a "very big and dangerous Pandora's Box."

Former President Trump has spent the last 24 hours on Truth Social unleashing a torrent of grievances, vengeful promises and links to online conspiracy theories about his political rivals.Why it matters: Trump&#x27;s online rhetoric has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frequently dipped into violent extremism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" data-vars-content-id="4ce9173c-4439-425e-8986-ec54c92037e6" data-vars-headline="Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" target="_self">frequently dipped into violent extremism</a> since he left office, escalating as his legal troubles have mounted. Public fatigue and the pro-Trump echo chamber created by Truth Social have at times softened the shock value of the GOP front-runner&#x27;s daily musings.

Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote

Santos is the first Republican to be expelled from the House.

The House on Friday voted to expel Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) over his many fabrications on the 2022 campaign trail and his two federal indictments.Why it matters: The vote makes Santos just the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sixth lawmaker" data-vars-click-url="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" target="_blank">sixth lawmaker</a> – and first Republican – to be expelled from the House in U.S. history.

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