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While the political identities of most major cities lean at least slightly Democratic and progressive, Milwaukee swims in a unique shade of steeped indigo blue.

Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?

Record-low U.S. housing affordability is squeezing homebuyers and renters while threatening to spill into presidential politics.

Housing affordability could shape young voters’ views of their own prosperity and the wider US economy, creating a political vulnerability for President Joe Biden.

(Bloomberg) -- Record-low US housing affordability is squeezing homebuyers and renters while threatening to spill into presidential politics.Most Read from BloombergHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeXi’s Missing Defense Chief Opens Door for US Military TalksEurope Is Better Prepared If Trump Wins Again, Germany’s Baerbock SaysMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskMilwaukee, the largest city in key swing state Wisconsin, saw affordabili...

Record-low U.S. housing affordability is squeezing homebuyers and renters while threatening to spill into presidential politics.

Colectivo Coffee employee and union supporter Patrick Zastrow speaks Monday at a news conference to promote the PRO Act, which would strengthen labor rights for workers. Hes flanked by Bill Franks, left, of the Dane County NAACP, and Stephanie Bloomingdale, president of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. (Erik Gunn | Wisconsin Examiner) Patrick Zastrow was among more than 200 Colectivo Coffee workers who voted in March on whether to have a union represent employees at the chain’s 20 coffee shops in Madis...