Because of aging infrastructure, green initiatives, needed security upgrades, EPA requirements, and the economic stimulus package.

While competitive salaries and benefits are important, these things alone are not what retain high performers, particularly those drawn to public service...

For the past 40 years, urban policy in America has essentially meant one thing: dealing with the problems of the poor.

It can be difficult to significantly cut costs without eliminating jobs.

The article lists the ways municipalities can partner with hotels to improve their occupancy rates and also shows how communities can better monitor hotel occupancy tax revenues.

A Memorandum from President Obama to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies regarding the ensuring of responsible spending of American Recovery