This article is about business retention programs and focuses on how to create and sustain these programs.

Sale-leasebacks give local governments an additional way to raise revenue and they may help municipalities through the economic crisis

To expand broadband internet access to communities lacking this capability, cities and counties can apply to receive Broadband Stimulus Package grants.

State tax collections – sales, personal income, and corporate income – were all down for the January-March 2009 quarter.