| 单词 | public works |
| 例句 | For the first time, life was regularized, with division of labor and communal efforts, such as defense and public works projects. The Annotated Mona Lisa 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z The Interstate Highway Act brought autobahns to the United States and became the largest public works project in the nation’s history, building 46,000 miles of road with more than $130 billion of federal money. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal 2001-01-17T00:00:00Z The chief’s hut looked like any other hut, there were no bureaucrats or public works, the chief redistributed most goods he received back to the commoners, and land was controlled by the community. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Finally, food production permits or requires people to adopt sedentary living, which is a prerequisite for accumulating substantial possessions, developing elaborate technology and crafts, and constructing public works. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Hardly any-body could tell you the name of a city councilman, or a county commissioner, or the head of the public works department, or the planning department, or the fire department. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Cities differ from villages in their monumental public works, palaces of rulers, accumulation of capital from tribute or taxes, and concentration of people other than food producers. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z That is why chiefdoms devote so much collected tribute to constructing temples and other public works, which serve as centers of the official religion and visible signs of the chief’s power. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z In the 1930s and early 1940s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt began to roll out the New Deal—a massive public works and investment program designed to lift the nation out of a severe depression. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z That was not because chiefdoms were more kindly disposed toward defeated enemies but because the greater economic specialization of states, with more mass production and more public works, provided more uses for slave labor. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z In east London, of 43 public works of art, 14% were created by women. Women in art: why are all the 'great' artists men? 2013-05-24T12:09:09Z After the Great Depression, the New Deal’s W.P.A. employed Americans in a variety of public works. Meet the National Parks’ ‘Ranger of the Lost Art’ 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z For one, in the depths of the Depression he launched a series of public works—building bridges, dams, highways and schools—to put people in jobs. FDR for beginners 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Obama's plan is expected to include a combination of individual and business tax credits and public works spending. Obama to spend Labor Day at union rally 2011-09-05T11:44:00Z The movie opened in Berlin some 14 months later, as the Nazi regime inaugurated a major public works plan with which “Gold” seems oddly in sync. Alchemy Amok in ‘Gold’ and Its Offspring, ‘The Magnetic Monster’ 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z A legal challenge to get the monument back into a public hearing “seems a bit extreme,” said Michele H. Bogart, an art historian specializing in the city’s public works. The Art Design for Abolitionist Place in Brooklyn Moves Forward 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The nature of the elusive graffiti artist’s public works, which often comment on issues like greed, pollution or immigration, leave them prone to theft and vandalism. Banksy Mural Is Stolen From Bataclan, Site of Paris Attacks 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z The new Rio is taking shape in fits and starts: The downtown port area is in the midst of an impressive overhaul of public works, exhumed historic sites and new museums. 36 Hours in Rio de Janeiro 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z And in the meantime, it was at the town's public works facility. Furor after NJ hometown removes Landon plaque 2012-01-04T17:51:09Z In their minds, their secrets have nothing to do with their public works. When #MeToo Infamy Taints Your Famous Benefactor 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z The New York State Barge Canal, begun in 1905, is called “an embodiment of a Progressive Era emphasis on public works,” which was “built explicitly to counter the growing monopoly of railroad corporations.” Park Service Names 24 Diverse National Landmarks 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z In November, López Obrador issued a broad decree requiring all federal agencies to give automatic approval for any public works project the government deems to be “in the national interest” or to “involve national security.” Mexican president once again lashes out at environmentalists 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Emanuel wants the council to authorize the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, but some aldermen are concerned that would result in giving the mayor close to blank-check authority over major public works projects. Mayor's Infrastructure Trust plan advances 2012-04-16T22:09:00Z Before Lowell, that model was rare, usually reserved for public works, not the accumulation of private wealth. We Are What We Manufacture 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z The district’s emergence is linked to the city’s much-delayed Big Dig public works project, which put a stretch of highway I-93 underground. Boston: the reinvention of the Fort Point/Seaport district 2014-09-20T04:00:00Z Katherine Mansfield, Stefan Zweig, William Trevor, Marianne Moore, Ivan Turgenev and others — in their private letters and public works, she finds solace, questions without answers, answers without questions. Yiyun Li’s brave look at depression and the consoling power of literature 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z Rippon has traveled through the better part of South America, Europe and the United States, leaving a trail of public works. | Max 'RIPO' Rippon 2012-10-09T18:00:32Z BAM also plans to announce one additional commission in the near future, bringing the total number of public works to six. Brooklyn Academy of Music Commissions Four New Works of Public Art 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Effron was unhappy that the plaque ended up at the public works facility. Furor after NJ hometown removes Landon plaque 2012-01-04T17:51:09Z He also said that there was broad political support for the project, despite an ever present minority opposed to public works. Donation for a Lucerne Opera House Is in Dispute 2011-04-28T21:05:39Z “It troubles me that the city is embarking on this kind of enterprise again,” said Michele H. Bogart, an art historian specializing in the city’s public works. Faith Ringgold Mural at Rikers Island to Move to Brooklyn Museum 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The Spanish flu, meanwhile, is ravaging the city, countervailing the vibrant, creative forces of music and public works, the striving, the dreams of longevity. A Novel of 1918 New Orleans, With Murder and All That Jazz 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z Haring created nearly 50 public works throughout the 1980s. Keith Haring Mural Auctioned for $945,000 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z He backed the Liberals in calling for spending on public works after the Depression. A man for all seasons 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z Edin and Shaefer don't want a return to the past — but rather major public works programs, a higher minimum wage and other marketplace fixes. What is it like to live on '$2.00 a Day'? New book examines deep poverty in the U.S. 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Sometimes on this walk I pass another example of a public works project from that earlier era a little farther up the F.D.R. The East River Waterfront Dazzles. Take a Virtual Tour. 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z Inspired by the 2012 documentary “Trash Dance,” city officials hired local choreographer Holly Bass to create a “Touch Truck Ballet” for public works vehicles. Public works vehicles get their groove on at Touch Truck Ballet James ran for mayor in 2013 and is president of the board of public works. L.A. deputy film czar Rajiv Dalal to run for Assembly 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z The prison boom is a massive public works program that has taken place virtually unnoticed because roughly 70 percent of prisons were built in rural communities. Prison building will continue booming in rural America 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Tom is a geologist who lends his expertise to public works projects in London and abroad, and whose professional enthusiasm combines a craftsman’s pride in handiwork with a nerd’s glee at knowing stuff. | 'Another Year': Injustice, British and Otherwise 2010-12-28T18:18:34Z He was best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art. Henry Moore works to go on show 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z Rules governing how the capital budget is spent prohibit the allocation of money for an endowment fund that could be used in perpetuity to cover maintenance on public works. As the Mayor Promised Millions for New Monuments, Old Ones Crumbled 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z "We have to do everything under the guidelines of the FAA," says Martin Pastucha, Santa Monica's director of public works, and director of the airport. Santa Monica cultural groups feel squeeze from airport rent hikes 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z In Westminster and the City of London, of 386 public works of art, the proportion created by women is just 8%. Women in art: why are all the 'great' artists men? 2013-05-24T12:09:09Z Petroski trumpets the dire warnings of the American Society of Civil Engineers, whose series of infrastructure report cards have given the nation's public works progressively worse grades. The freeway that looked like the future in 1940? Now, not so much. Nathan Masters on 'The Road Taken' 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Celebrated for audacious public works and his sense of spectacle, he has also been perfecting an instantly identifiable, dense yet meticulously fine-lined style of drawing since he could hold a pen. Duke Riley: Grand Master Trash 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The White House has put out a series of proposals — trade deals, a patent overhaul and a modest amount of public works spending — that have failed to spark much enthusiasm. Obama jobs plan may include hiring tax break 2011-08-18T00:41:00Z The artist also produced key public works including the relief on the Saudi Airlines building in Jeddah and a sculpture at the entrance to Mecca. Saudi Arabia showcases modern art 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z Would he be a New Deal Democrat slinging his mighty shield for new public works programs or would he be rallying with the Tea Party to lower taxes on billionaires and gut Medicare? The politics of Captain America 2011-07-19T21:01:00Z “And apparently somebody took it from the public works facility and delivered it to the paper.” ArtsBeat Blog: Plaque Honoring Michael Landon Is on a Highway to Huh? 2012-01-04T18:56:37Z County public works engineer Kelly Gomes told the newspaper a grading permit is required to move more than 100 cubic yards of earth. Hawaii County: Illegal work done on Roseanne farm 2011-03-01T22:37:13Z He said in his community 542 people had to be rescued from a mainland area where evacuations weren't mandatory and public works crews and police used front-end loaders to pluck people from second-story windows. Sandy concert offers NJ respite as well as relief 2012-12-13T02:43:09Z He says public works employees were still cleaning up Sunday morning. Mayor blasts need for Bryan concert cleanup 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z Two pieces in particular, public works in Milwaukee and Vancouver, brought strife. Dennis Oppenheim obituary 2011-02-02T18:47:30Z His first public works were as a teenager, writing his initials in graffiti on walls as a way of saying he existed. The French Artist JR Brightens the Montauk Highway 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Do we credit Rubens as a master orator who take pains to make his public works convincing, or as a poet of stirrings and intimations who came closest to authenticity in his sketches? Review | A Rubens exhibition asks: Are first thoughts best? 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Other architects Van den Broeck studies are oddly only rumored to have died by their own hands, as if history’s collective consciousness is exacting revenge for public works that didn’t work out. The Buildings That Drove Their Creators to Despair 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z The province is also paying for the hall, but in a public-private partnership that is more common for public works. For Montreal Symphony, Shoebox Is a Grand Home 2011-04-18T23:52:43Z The next day the former shipping clerk grabbed a shovel and joined the public works crew, excavating a drainage canal. The American’s dilemma: Jane Addams, Barack Obama & the urge to help others 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z Approximately 300 public works across the city’s five boroughs. Around the world with Ai Weiwei: Where to get your fix of the artist's work 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z The residency was deemed a success by the I.O.C. after JR’s public works made headlines around the world. 4 Athletes Selected as Artists in Residence at the Olympics 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z When was the last time you could say something like that about a public works project? Moynihan Train Hall: It’s Stunning. And, a First Step. 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Michele H. Bogart, an art historian specializing in the city’s public works, says that the lack of dedicated resources goes beyond economics. As the Mayor Promised Millions for New Monuments, Old Ones Crumbled 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Of the 386 public works of art that were recorded in Westminster and the City of London, a mere 8% were created by female artists. The London art audit: how well are female artists represented? 2013-05-24T12:22:00Z Indian engineers are currently engaged in power construction, public works projects, telecommunications infrastructure, and road construction. US embassy cables: How India can help stabilise Afghanistan 2010-12-16T21:30:33Z None of the three new libraries was built by the Department of Design and Construction, the agency ostensibly in charge of erecting New York’s public works. Three Sunny New Libraries Are Neighborhood Lifelines 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z It argues forcefully that the United States ought to invest considerably more in its public works. The freeway that looked like the future in 1940? Now, not so much. Nathan Masters on 'The Road Taken' 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Assessment reductions in the past did not cause but contributed to public works layoffs, vacancies at the police department and other budget tightening, he noted. Western Pa. mall slides into retail abyss 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Along with the flow of bad news, the governor also hopes to stimulate the state's lagging economy with a public works program for schools and universities, water infrastructure and decrepit state buildings. Quinn's bad news budget: 'our rendezvous with reality has arrived' 2012-02-22T18:28:00Z He left Aracataca no public works, no schools, no foundation—nothing for his hometown in will, decree, or action. ESSAY: What you don't know about Gabriel Garcia Marquez 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z The city’s department of public works does the mowing now. Should a Park Include a Burial Ground? Residents of Newburgh, N.Y., Can’t Agree. 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Wilson uses the final chapters to pay homage to Wright’s public works in California, including his famously controversial Marin County Civic Center, and more residential projects in the Pacific Northwest. Frank Lloyd Wright’s West Coast Projects Are Saluted in a New Book 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Christo, the artist known for large-scale public works like “The Gates” in Central Park, wasn’t exactly sure how to begin his lecture on Tuesday night. Talking to Christo About His Floating Piers 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Nothing was automatic for these artistic pioneers, who took it upon themselves to recast painting, photography and design as a kind of public works job. The Artists Who Redesigned a War-Shattered Europe 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z Our approach to the next infrastructure tsunami should be framed as a massive “public works project, one of history’s most colossal.” How our roads have become an invasive species 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Beijing has in recent weeks unveiled a raft of measures, including more public works spending, interest rate cuts, property easing and efforts to shore up the private sector. China's Q3 economic growth beats market forecast, headwinds persist 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Industrial production of everything from chemicals to steel began to stabilize as the government built more roads, sewage lines and other public works. China’s Economy Grew More Than Expected Over the Summer 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The government has in recent weeks unveiled a raft of measures, including more public works spending, interest rate cuts, property easing and efforts to shore up the private sector. China's Q3 GDP seen slowing as Beijing races to revive growth 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z By 2019, the city was 30% of the way there with its plans, a standard milestone in large public works projects. How a century-old rail agreement slowed a Sodo project to improve biking, freight 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z A second inspection will be led by the Technical Chamber of Greece, the professional association of engineers which advises the government on public works projects. Olympic Stadium in Athens closed for urgent repairs 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Kairidis said the shortages were slowing landmark public works projects, including construction of a subway system in Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki, and a new airport on the island of Crete. Greece is planning a major regularization program for migrants to cope with labor crunch 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The treasurer manages state investments, serves on the board of its pension funds and oversees programs that provide tax credits for affordable housing and financing for public works projects. Judge: Sexual harassment lawsuit against California treasurer by employee she fired can go to trial 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Remittances paid for most of the houses in town and helped finance public works, including a basketball court and renovations for a resplendent, 17th century church constructed with stones from a pre-Columbian temple. Mexico's peso is soaring. That's bad news for people who rely on dollars sent from the U.S. 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Unlike many public works jobs in the Puget Sound region, this one got done on time. Kent keeps its sidewalk promise to schoolchildren 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Biden also has traveled the country, trumpeting how union labor is building bridges and improving train tunnels as part of the bipartisan $1.1 trillion public works package Congress passed in 2021. Biden heads to Philadelphia for a Labor Day parade and is expected to speak about unions’ importance 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Biden also has traveled the country, trumpeting how union labor is building bridges and improving train tunnels as part of the bipartisan $1.1 trillion public works package Congress passed in 2021. Biden heads to Philadelphia for a Labor Day parade and is expected to speak about unions’ importance 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z The city’s public works department said in a written statement that it expects the first set of shelters to be installed in early 2024. In Koreatown, a lack of bus shelters makes a hot summer even hotter 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Money collected goes to the city’s general fund, which is where the police, fire and public works departments get funding. The hottest spots for parking tickets in L.A. See if your neighborhood is on the list 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z A paved bike lane, handrails in steep areas, and lights aimed at the sidewalk will be added within weeks, said Steve Johnson, SeaTac public works inspector. Kent keeps its sidewalk promise to schoolchildren 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Kurt Kowar, director of public works and utilities in Louisville, Colorado, said it took just a week to get parts of the water system there back online after the Marshall Fire. After Maui’s wildfires, thousands brace for long process of restoring safe water service 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The group is enlisting support from engineers, engineering instructors and public works experts, as well as the general public. 18 years after Katrina levee breaches, group wants future engineers to learn from past mistakes 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Park City Police Chief Phil Bostian told KAKE-TV that Osage County called them as a courtesy and said they asked public works to move some cement and do a little digging. Authorities investigate whether BTK killer was responsible for other killings in Missouri, Oklahoma 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris credited the city’s public works department for preparing ahead of the storm and working to unclog drainage systems. 'I think I'll be able to get out today': Residents trapped by Tropical Storm Hilary begin to dig out 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The city of San Bernardino, as well as its public works department and city attorney’s office, did not respond to requests for comment. Watching from a wheelchair as crucial items are trashed: Unhoused people sue California cities 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z The government will in September start building housing for about 16,000 civil servants, military and police officers, who are due to move in next year, said public works and housing minister Basuki Hadimuljono. Indonesia to allocate $2.7 bln next year to construction of new capital 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The local military base, which occupies one-fifth of the town grounds, brings in subsidies that help offset the cost of maintaining public works. Inside Japan’s ‘miracle town,’ where the birth rate is soaring amid a demographic crisis 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The bipartisan infrastructure bill approved in 2021 poured money into repaving roads and building bridges, but it also pumped funds into public works projects nationwide. In ‘Bidenomics,’ Congress delivered a once-in-generation investment — with political promise, peril 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Last month, the mayor of the port city of Manta in Manabí province was shot dead as he was inspecting a public works project. Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z For the first six months after “the Snake” reopens, public works staff will evaluate whether such measures effectively boost roadway safety. 'The Snake' is moving closer to reopening. But can it shed its dangerous reputation? 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z On Thursday, 45 people from King and Pierce counties fire departments, public works agencies and emergency management teams flew to Hawaii to help with search and rescue missions. WA emergency team deployed to aid Maui fires search and rescue 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z That law requires the payment of prevailing local wages on public works. Harris will announce a new rule that raises worker pay on federal construction projects 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Those public works include a giant underground reservoir in Paris that will stock excess water during storms, so it doesn’t have to be spilled untreated into the river and can be treated later. Paris’ test for Olympic swimming in the Seine canceled due to poor water quality 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The Manhattan Project Oppenheimer directed was one of the largest public works efforts ever undertaken in American history. Profiteers of armageddon: Oppenheimer and the birth of the nuclear-industrial complex 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Two public works directors have retired, and the county is currently seeking the third person to serve as county counsel this year. Opinion: Shasta County declared itself a 2nd Amendment safe space. Here's why that's so dangerous 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z He took on big topics in the pages of the News-Press and rallied his community to tackle outsized public works. Santa Barbara News-Press bankruptcy brings uneasy end to an owner's bitter tenure 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Over the years, local, state and federal officials have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in public works projects, but the needs sometimes seem overwhelming. In Border Towns, a ‘Dangerous Combination’ of Heat and Water Cutoffs 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z County’s Board of Supervisors, the five-member body that oversees a $30-billion budget and administers social services, public works, healthcare and public safety across the county. Marilyn Flynn, ex-USC dean in corruption case with Ridley-Thomas, sentenced to 3 years probation 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z A former captain in the Brazilian Army's engineer corps, Freitas was one of the most high-profile members of Bolsonaro's cabinet, often crisscrossing the country for presidential events to inaugurate bridges, tunnels and other public works. Sao Paulo governor turns heads on Brazil's right after Bolsonaro election ban 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z He is expected to go on trial later this year for bribes paid by the Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht to obtain public works projects in Panama. Panama Ex-President Martinelli is sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z This year’s deployment is the fifth — and largest — for the men and women in Working on Fire, a public works program for young people that serves as South Africa’s wildland fire agency. In fight against Canada fires, dancing South Africa crews are a familiar and uplifting sight 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z In 2016, Odebrecht confessed in a New York federal court, that it had paid out almost $800 million in bribes to officials in 12 countries as it competed for public works contracts. Colombian prosecutors accuse former presidential candidate of taking money from Odebrecht 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z County Supervisor Janice Hahn said at a Sunday news conference at the site, where she was joined by Rolling Hills Estates Mayor Britt Huff and officials from the county fire and public works departments. Homes sliding downhill as ground shifts above canyon in Rolling Hills Estates 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z They soon discovered, however, that public works contracting wasn’t like private contracting. Here's how small California businesses can compete for big government contracts 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z The next year, to protect against those spikes, the city finally started handing out water filters to residents in neighborhoods where public works crews were replacing mains. Here’s why there is still so much lead pipe in Chicago 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z So on June 14, Matt Machado, Santa Cruz County’s director of public works, appeared before the authority’s board requesting to use half of the $1 million for these other flooding projects. In the wake of winter storm damage, Pajaro River flood-control efforts slide 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Deming said the Pacific Marine Mammal Center had asked the city’s public works department and lifeguards to call the organization about deceased dolphins. Holiday beachgoers face an unexpected peril: aggressive, biting sea lions. Here's what you can do 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Republicans tended to stick with more traditional projects — public works such as roads and bridges available to everyone. Pork product: Congress bellies up to the trough with earmark spending 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z “This is an investment that increases the pool of contractors that are competing for public works,” most of which are awarded to the lowest bidder, she said. Here's how small California businesses can compete for big government contracts 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Rios has also proposed that income tax be channeled directly toward public works like hospitals, and that people convicted of corruption be barred from holding public office. Factbox: Meet Guatemala's leading presidential candidates 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Opposition leaders fear abolishing that crime could facilitate corruption stemming from awarding public works contracts. Berlusconi aides vow after his death to reinvigorate political party he created, fight his battles 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z In those cases, the center instructs public works employees to remove the dolphins from the beaches. Holiday beachgoers face an unexpected peril: aggressive, biting sea lions. Here's what you can do 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z City public works department, according to official disclosures. Price faced scrutiny over votes tied to his wife. He's now charged over subsequent votes 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Given how much money is being spent on public works, Merriwether said, “you will always find examples of some businesses trying to take advantage” of the system. Here's how small California businesses can compete for big government contracts 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z But he said a key reason the union announced it was backing Biden so early was to ensure its members know how much his administration has accomplished, especially with the public works law. Biden is returning to his union roots as his 2024 campaign gears up 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Farmers and public works crews are racing to shore up levees in the Central Valley. Mt. Whitney: A perilous trek to the top of California's record snowpack 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z That could only be spent on police and fire protection, emergency medical services, emergency response communications, public works and transportation. Bipartisan deal reached to save Milwaukee from bankruptcy 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Lawmakers failed to pass the budget bill that included over $1 billion to fund capital improvement projects that fund state public works and construction. Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z “I’ve always wanted to work in the public works space,” he said. Here's how small California businesses can compete for big government contracts 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Earlier on Wednesday, Lasso made his first cabinet shuffle since dissolving the legislature, naming Cesar Rohon, a politician and businessman, as the new transport and public works minister. Ecuador's Lasso seeks 'national agreement' in August elections 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z It could lead to a pullback in investment and hiring by businesses when the U.S. economy is already facing elevated risks of a recession, and hamstring the financing of public works projects. Even Flirting With U.S. Default Takes Economic Toll 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z The government has allocated a swathe of public works to the armed forces, including part of the "Mayan Train," another of the president's projects aimed at developing the poorer south. Grupo Mexico says negotiations with government more difficult after railway expropriation 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The government has allocated a swathe of public works to the armed forces, including a contract for a key section of the "Mayan Train", another of the president's projects aimed at developing Mexico's poorer south. Mexico takes over part of Grupo Mexico railway, shares fall 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z “It was just a good fit for my vision of the business. But I was taken aback by ... the steps involved, the documentation involved in performing a public works job.” Here's how small California businesses can compete for big government contracts 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Many of them built public works and provided jobs, while others went out of their way to promote trade. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Trans-Saharan commerce also promoted the development of public works in Mali, including the building of social and religious structures. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z His successors expanded their control over the surrounding area, building public works projects and digging canals. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Police said the city’s public works department “was monitoring the situation” and working to create an emergency berm — or raised patch of land — “to prevent water from cresting the sand.” High tides leave parts of Seal Beach under inches of water, with more flooding expected 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z As Merriwether noted, small businesses have multiple — and typically free — places to go for training on public works contracting. Here's how small California businesses can compete for big government contracts 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Employment recovered somewhat as the state funded huge public works and, after he publicly broke with the terms of the Versailles Treaty in 1935, rearmament. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z That’s because government expenditures are routinely more than tax revenues, helping to subsidize the comforts Americans depend on - national security, public works, a federal safety net and basic operations to keep a civil society running. Debt ceiling standoff shows how era of pandemic spending is giving way to focus on stemming deficits 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z During his reign, he continued his father’s practice of building large public works through forced labor, completing the Grand Canal in 609 to connect Luoyang in central China with Hangzhou in the south. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Calls to the city’s public works and police departments were not immediately returned. High tides leave parts of Seal Beach under inches of water, with more flooding expected 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z That’s because government expenditures are routinely more than tax revenues, helping to subsidize the comforts Americans depend on — national security, public works, a federal safety net and basic operations to keep a civil society running. Debt ceiling talks push Washington toward new era of deficit cuts 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z On a recent Friday morning, members of the public works agency were escorted by a local yacht club to witness what could be the final trash offloading of the season. 77 tons less trash made it into the ocean thanks to this experimental L.A. County device 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z That new money could only be spent on police and fire protection, emergency medical services, emergency response communications, public works and transportation. Evers promises to veto GOP local aid increase plan 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The collection of taxes funded public works and government programs for the people, keeping the economic system functioning. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Another suspect is believed to have stolen a government public works vehicle which was later found near Houston, Texas. Manhunt underway after deadly Mississippi jail break 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z In November 2012, the agency cited a public works contractor for failing to pay proper prevailing wages or overtime and falsifying payroll records to shave the number of hours actually clocked by workers. Column: Julie Su would be a perfect Labor secretary. That's why Big Business hates her 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Peruvian authorities alleged that Mr Toledo received millions of dollars from the Brazilian construction company, Odebrecht, in return for awarding public works contracts. Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president to be extradited from US 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z In Fresno, repair requests have tripled to more than 3,600 in the first three months of this year compared with the first three months of 2022, city public works officials said. California Has So Many Potholes, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bikers Are Trying to Fill Them 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Amenhotep I and his successors built temples and other major public works in his honor, particularly the great Temple of Amun at Karnak. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Chinese companies are involved in public works projects in Brazil, including a metro line in Sao Paulo, the country’s business capital. Brazil’s Lula visits China, seeking ties and Ukraine support 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Those policies have overshadowed the government’s efforts to eradicate corruption, carry out public works projects and rid the country of drug use in the eyes of the West. Taliban Bar Women From U.N., Threatening Afghanistan’s Last Lifeline 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z McGrath’s longest-held job in Hogan’s orbit was four years as executive director of the Maryland Environmental Service, which helps local governments finance public works projects such as wastewater treatment plants. Roy McGrath is thought to have shot himself during traffic stop, document says 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z While he could not publicly condone the ad hoc roadwork, he said that “nothing bad happened” and that the contribution made a dent in the city’s public works backlog. California Has So Many Potholes, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bikers Are Trying to Fill Them 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Politicians therefore had to win the support of the urban masses with free food and entertainment, such as gladiatorial combats, and promises to create jobs through public works projects. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z At one session, a public works official in Corcoran reported that the city had posted an armed guard at the levees protecting it. Tulare Lake Was Drained Off the Map. Nature Would Like a Word. 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Biden has spent recent months traveling to promote what he sees as his administration’s key policy accomplishments, including a bipartisan public works package, and plans more of the same going forward. Biden and his 2024 campaign: Waiting for some big decisions 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Franklin Roosevelt attempted to pack the Supreme Court to overcome opposition to his New Deal legislation, a series of public works and spending projects in the 1930s. Expert: Trump acted like he was a monarch — but indictment shows he is not an "imperial king" 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The public works department is expected to ask the board to vote soon on a three-year, $35-million consulting contract to design seismic retrofits for the 33 buildings. These 33 important buildings owned by L.A. County could be at risk in a major quake 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The republic relied on publicans to construct public works such as aqueducts and theaters, as well as to operate government-owned mines and collect taxes. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Regarding a litany of public works, Christopher Clarizio said the Union Station hub is the only version that will enable his wife, who works in a First Hill medical center, to make swift transit connections. Sound Transit leans toward shifting its new superstation 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Prosecutors say the former minister doled out more than a dozen public works contracts without proper vetting. Bahamas ex-minister charged in bribes-for-contracts scheme 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Guthrie’s lyrics were often political, championing the cause of unions and lauding public works projects under the Roosevelt administration. Woody Guthrie’s family to Josh Hawley: Stop using his lyrics, insurrectionist 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Boric also named new ministers for the country's public works, culture, sports and science ministries and changed undersecretaries for several ministries including for finance, transportation and agriculture. Chile's Boric swaps out foreign minister amid cabinet reshuffle 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z He also provided free grain for the poor and called for new public works projects to create jobs for the working class and lucrative contracts for wealthy publicans. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Goldman was the main banker on a series of bond deals that raised more than $6.5 billion for 1MDB — money that ostensibly was going to pay for public works projects in Malaysia. Former Goldman Banker Gets 10 Years in Prison for His Role in 1MDB Scandal 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Less than three weeks after seeing the Voting Rights Act become law in 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson was putting his signature to a public works bill. Opinion | D.C.’s criminal code is a setback — and a test — of home rule 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z With its own public works team, contractors, leased equipment and around-the-clock response, Big Bear Lake had more of its roads cleared faster, though it’s still a work in progress, officials said. 'A shameful situation': San Bernardino Mountain residents trapped by snow demand answers 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The government has announced no plans to stimulate the economy with higher spending on building roads and other public works, which would boost demand for imported construction materials and equipment. China’s trade contracts as Western demand weakens 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Others helped build public works such as bridges and roads and even served as imperial administrators. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Nearly four years later, the public works department concluded that a variety of previously unknown factors would drive up the cost. Officials ready to let urban runoff swallow a cherished Virginia lake 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z She also said the county’s hazmat team, public works crews and officials from the state’s environmental department determined that the spill had been contained before reaching Carroll Creek. One dead after tanker truck explodes in Frederick 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z They point to attempts by ultra-Orthodox lawmakers to limit business and public works on the Jewish Sabbath as examples of what could lie ahead. What’s driving the players behind Israel’s legal overhaul? 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The appointees — whom Foglesong likened to appointees to airport authorities or a public works department — don’t have say over Disney’s products. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Thus, wrote Starr, did a public works project do its best “to destroy a river possessed of its own special sort of greatness, depriving Los Angeles in the process of its central landmark.” How the deluge of 1938 changed Los Angeles — and its river 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The estimated cost of the first dredge escalated to $95 million, with another $300 million required to keep the lake intact over a 20-year period alone, the public works department said. Officials ready to let urban runoff swallow a cherished Virginia lake 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z Part of that effort is also about countering China’s influence on the continent that Beijing has achieved through increased trade and spending on roads and other public works projects. Jill Biden talks safe sex, condoms with Kenya’s young adults 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z And 202 accidental releases happen per year on average at manufacturing, distribution and public works facilities. Chemistry Urgently Needs to Develop Safer Materials 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The attorney general's office also kicked off investigations into two of Castillo's former ministers for alleged connections to bribery in exchange for public works contracts, including a case involving state-owned oil company Petroperu. Peru's top prosecutor opens corruption probe of ex-President Castillo 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Their main objective is avoiding years of risky construction and traffic overflow, in the wake of a century of discrimination and intrusive public works projects including Interstate 5 and the Kingdome. Will a new International District/Chinatown light-rail station land in Pioneer Square? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z “It’s kind of like digging a hole in the beach when the waves are coming in,” said Charles Smith, who oversees watershed projects for the county’s public works department. Officials ready to let urban runoff swallow a cherished Virginia lake 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z His insults about Jackson’s management continued, joking that he was the city’s “public works director.” The problems in the pipes That figure includes 255 who live in bordering states and in some cases have reason to be reimbursed frequently for travel expenses, such as overseeing public works projects and visiting children in foster care. OR senators want taxpayers to stop paying for remote workers’ commutes 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z As a result, Japan spent 22% of its annual budget on debt redemption and interest payment last year, more than 15% on public works, education and defense combined. Analysis: Japan's debt time bomb to complicate BOJ exit path 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Amazon had adopted a similar standard at its headquarters in Arlington, and a 2021 Virginia law requires state officials to pay this standard at most public works projects. Virginia Tech marks milestone, raises final beam on Innovation Campus building 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Cook also argued that the potential environmental effects, through truck trips and tree clearing, would not be as great as the public works department suggests. Officials ready to let urban runoff swallow a cherished Virginia lake 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z The Justice Department appointed Ted Henifin, a former public works director from Virginia, as the interim manager after it won a federal judge’s approval to carry out a rare intervention. Water system in Mississippi’s Capital could get new owners 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The city’s transportation department referred questions to its public works department, which declined to comment. ‘Environmental racism’ and the mysterious cars rusting in D.C. woods 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Everyone agrees that Federal Way needs a new operations and maintenance facility for its parks and public works employees sometime soon, considering how bad the conditions at the current facility have become. Federal Way plans to bulldoze parkland near heart of growing downtown 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Mayor Brown recently proposed creating a “fleet manager” to oversee fire, police and public works vehicles. Death toll in Buffalo blizzard rises; delayed emergency response cited 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Focus groups, which included Los Angeles County public works representatives, were used to help develop the study. Los Angeles County’s Black Residents Are Most at Risk in Major Floods 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Rome wants Brussels to take into account the negative impact of sky-high raw material costs on public works, the person said. EU's record recovery fund at risk as countries struggle to meet deadline 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The White House has cited efforts to encourage states to take equity into account for public works projects as they spend money from the administration’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Biden to touch on voting rights in sermon celebrating MLK 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Residents and Santa Barbara County public works officials have made changes to the hillside community since 2018 to try to ensure that future storms would be less destructive. A perilous paradise: In Montecito, fires, floods and mudflows leave wealthy town in fear 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Last week, about 100 union members from Buffalo fire, police and public works departments attended a Common Council meeting to demand new equipment, something they say they’ve been requesting for years. Death toll in Buffalo blizzard rises; delayed emergency response cited 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z In the Jan. 9 storm alone, public works engineers estimate, 18 billion gallons of water went into the ocean from the Los Angeles River. In a Drought, California is Watching Water Wash Out to Sea 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z He proposed paying for some public works projects with bond financing rather than cash. Newsom is the luckiest California governor ever. But is his good fortune running out? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z County spokeswoman Sarah Ehman said the discrepancy occurred because of the language of the resolution and changes in leadership in the public works department, the county administrator’s office and the county board of commissioners. Calvert County apologizes for surprise water bills as high as $33,600 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Wood’s warm and easily moved character makes for a lovely counterpoint to the passivity of the public works staff. Review | ‘Living’: Finding out what lasts, before it’s too late 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Faced with a stalemate in 2021, Ms. Pelosi agreed to separate a huge tax and climate change package from a bipartisan public works bill that progressives were threatening to hold hostage. The Pelosi Era Comes to a Close 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Pestrella, the public works chief, said activity has picked up in the last year and now $400 million in projects have been funded, out of about $1 billion in taxes that have been collected. In a Drought, California is Watching Water Wash Out to Sea 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z The plan will also expand public works on federal, state and local levels and invest in industry like mining and agriculture, Contreras said. Peru announces $1.6 bln economic reactivation plan after protests 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Together, lawmakers sent Biden the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that invested in the nation’s roads, bridges and public works, and another big package to invest in semi-conductor industry and scientific research in the U.S. After Jan. 6: Congress born of chaos ends in achievement 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z The Olmeca refinery has been one of the leftist president's signature public works projects since he took office in late 2018. Mexico's newest oil refinery now seen working at half capacity in mid-2023 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z “If you don’t have to be out driving, especially on Friday, we ask that you don’t be out there,” said Ron Brundidge, Detroit’s public works director. Storm adds uncertainty to strong U.S. holiday travel demand 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Bali’s municipal water agency and Bali’s department of public works did not respond to requests for comment. Bali’s water crisis threatens local culture, UNESCO sites 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z A former Flint public works official, Howard Croft, still has misdemeanors pending with a different judge. Flint water crisis charges dismissed against ex-Gov. Snyder 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Federal prosecutors are investigating six cases against Castillo, most of them for alleged corruption, under the theory that he has used his power to profit from public works. Peru’s president dissolves Congress ahead of 3rd removal try 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z An Argentine federal court on Tuesday found Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner guilty of corruption in a case related to public works in a highly-charged legal case that has rattled the country. U.S. lawmakers authorize $800 million more for Ukraine in defense bill 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z She faced charges of alleged corruption in the awarding of public works during her presidency. Argentina court hands VP Cristina Kirchner 6-year jail term in graft case 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Argentina’s dominant leader this century, she was accused of improperly granting public works contracts to a construction magnate closely tied to her family. Argentine VP Cristina Fernandez guilty of fraud; sentenced to 6 years and banned from office 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z She’s accused of running a criminal organization that defrauded the state of $1 billion during her presidency through public works contracts granted to a construction magnate closely tied to her family. Argentina awaits VP Cristina Fernández corruption verdict 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Ms Fernández is accused of aggravated fraud and leading a conspiracy to award public works contracts to a friend, charges she denies. Cristina Fernández: Argentina awaits verdict in VP's trial 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Before that, he served as director of public works for the city of Hampton, Virginia. US taps interim manager for struggling Jackson water system 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Prosecutors alleged that public works contracts were handed to a businessman ally of Fernandez de Kirchner, who then channeled money back to her and late husband Nestor Kirchner, also a former president. Argentina court hands VP Cristina Kirchner 6-year jail term in graft case 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Powell served as Jackson’s public works director before mid-2016, when she became commissioner of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management, according to her D.C. WSSC Water names D.C. Water official Kishia L. Powell as general manager 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z It was issued Sunday after a power outage at a water purification plant, the city’s public works department said. Water boil order issued for more than 2 million in Houston 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z But because the water pressure had momentarily dipped below the threshold of 20 pounds per square inch, the public works department was required to send out a notice to boil water, Ms. Jones said. Houston Is Told to Boil Its Water, Prompting School Closures 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Congress passed public works legislation that might have provided some relief, but Hoover vetoed it, and there wasn’t a large enough coalition to override his veto. Can a tiny House majority get anything done? Here’s what history says. 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z You don’t need to be in public works. The entire L.A. City Council racist audio leak, transcribed and annotated by our experts 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Chinese authorities are doubling down on an infrastructure push, issuing debt to fund big public works projects to revive the economy. No easy fix for China as economy slows more than expected 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Mr. Bennet had come under attack during the campaign from Mr. O’Dea, the owner of a Denver construction company that specializes in large public works projects, for being a dependable vote for President Biden’s agenda. Bennet Wins Third Senate Term in Colorado, in Tougher-Than-Expected Fight 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The scandal over bribes for public works contracts spread to other countries where Odebrecht did business, including Peru, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia. Panama judge calls two ex-presidents to trial in Odebrecht probe 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Rai said private demolition and construction will still remain banned, but public works relating to highways and power transmission will be permitted. Pollution curbs lifted in Indian capital although air quality 'very poor' 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The result was a Biden wish list that looked much like the left’s: sweeping COVID-19 aid, tax credits for families, free community college, universal child care, public works spending, policies to address climate change. Biden’s alliance with the left has worked, but will it last? 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z “This bill does provide good benefits,” said Jordan Molina, Maui’s public works director, “but it doesn’t have to do so recklessly.” Trouble in (avian) paradise: Maui turns off the lights for its birds 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Separately, the Indonesian minister of public works said that the Kanjuruhan stadium would be completely renovated after an audit of the site. FIFA, Indonesian football body form taskforce after fatal stampede 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The specifics will take months to iron out, but will likely mean requiring comprehensive safety updates as part of every road or public works project. Following dramatic jump in traffic deaths, Pierce County seeks change 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z “We need $106 million,” said Mark Russell, Olympia’s public works interim director. WA faces an epidemic of inaccessible sidewalks 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Where the American fasces often does away with the ax, the bladed weapon becomes essential in the fasces Mussolini spread across Italy in public works of art. Perspective | A new book explores the fasces, a symbol of power — and of unity 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z “I feel I should take off my emergency management director hat and leave it in the car, and take off my public works director hat and leave it in the car.” Water crisis tests Mississippi mayor who started as activist 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z In the introduction to the DEF document, Economy Minister Daniele Franco said the downward revision was due to the delayed launch of some public works, hurt by surging raw materials prices. Italy behind schedule in using EU COVID funds, Treasury data shows 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z But the AP identified a total of about $36 billion for infrastructure projects — nearly one-quarter of all planned expenditures — when including roads, bridges, buildings and public works projects reported in other categories. States spend federal COVID aid on roads, buildings, seawalls 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Mark Herceg, public works director for the city of Battle Ground, said the consultants warned him: “It’s going to be a big number and a large price tag.” WA faces an epidemic of inaccessible sidewalks 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The county is responsible for maintaining a portion of the creek where it flows through a channel constructed in 1965, built to catch and direct runoff, said Brendon Biggs, the county public works director. In San Bernardino mountains, residents hit by devastating mudslide fear more to come 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Ali Hamie, Lebanon’s public works and transport minister, told Reuters that most of the survivors being treated in Syrian hospitals were Syrian refugees who had been living in Lebanon. More than 70 migrants perish while fleeing Lebanon after boat sinks 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Burkhardt said that the base firefighters have had a strong working relationship with the commanding officer and the public works department tasked with doing repairs. Bethesda naval fire station in ‘total state of disrepair,’ Van Hollen says 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z To spur growth, authorities have also dusted off an old playbook, issuing debt to fund big public works projects. COVID-hit Shanghai unveils $257 billion in projects in infrastructure push 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Revenue from it funds tribal programs for the elderly, public works, the cultural center, scholarships and other social services. State of unease: Colorado basin tribes without water rights 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Some analysts have argued that Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous nation, has kept fuel prices artificially low for too long and that the subsidies should be diverted to infrastructure projects and public works. Thousands of Angry Indonesians Gather to Protest Rising Fuel Prices 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Later, he joined the public works department of the erstwhile Madras Presidency, an administrative subdivision in the south of the country. John Pennycuick: The British-era colonel revered in Tamil Nadu 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z “We have a fantastic relationship with our public works officer here — he’s pouring his heart and soul into trying to facilitate this,” Burkhardt said. Bethesda naval fire station in ‘total state of disrepair,’ Van Hollen says 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z As public works officials on Tuesday continued probing how West Baltimore’s water supply became contaminated, the city’s elected officials and activists called for improvements to Baltimore’s aging water and wastewater infrastructure. West Baltimore must boil water after E. coli finding 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The Baltimore Sun reports that crews from the public works department planned to distribute water in the area. E. coli bacteria found in Baltimore drinking water samples 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z “It’s not doing one thing — do things that meet everybody’s criteria,” said George Brown, the city’s assistant public works director. Climate Change Is Ravaging the Colorado River. There’s a Model to Avert the Worst. 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Outpourings of devotion to Fernández have intensified recently after a prosecutor sought to send her to prison for 12 years over corruption allegations involving public works while she was president from 2007 to 2015. Attack raises doubts about Argentine VP’s security protocols 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Replacing the bridge would cost millions of dollars and falls low on the list of the city’s competing priorities, said Julie Underwood, Kirkland’s director of public works. Kirkland’s ‘truck-eating’ bridge claims frequent victims 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z These cases of land return include the hand of state government — from grants, cooperation with land trusts, to mitigation of the environmental impact of highway construction and other public works. Gov. Newsom said he would give land back to Native Americans. Has he? 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The prosecution said Paredes helped the owner of one front company obtain a public works project despite not having the economic capacity or experience to guarantee its completion. Peru judge: preventative prison for president’s relative 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z As public works director, Nuru oversaw the process that set Recology’s collection rates, including dumping fees the company charged the city. Inside a 'tale of greed' in San Francisco: Bribery scandal leads to 7-year prison sentence 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Contributions to pensions have increased at a much faster rate than the combined spending on things like public assistance, public works or public health. Another Measure of California’s Rising Costs 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Boston is well known for its congested streets, often-aggressive drivers and seemingly endless road projects like the Big Dig, the decades-long public works venture that remade downtown by removing a six-lane elevated highway. Weary Boston Commuters Brace as Repairs Force 30-Day Closure of Subway Line 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z An Argentine federal prosecutor requested a 12-year prison sentence on Monday for Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the country's former president and current vice president, on corruption charges related to public works. Brazil cenbank chief predicts 6.5% inflation in 2022 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Prosecutors say Báez, a former bank employee who went on to become a public works mogul, created the company Austral Construcciones as a way to win state tenders. Argentine prosecutors request 12-year sentence for VP 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z For example, perhaps Greendale is facing an economic crisis and must pare its budget for educational spending and public works. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z When this measure did little to help impoverished individuals, he signed the Emergency Relief Act, which allowed the RFC to invest in local public works projects. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z On top of the corruption, the city has long been the butt of jokes for how long it takes to complete public works projects of all kinds. What takes years and costs $20K? A San Francisco trash can 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z The video shows a reporter explaining that the public works department in Fulton County, which encompasses Atlanta, is launching new efforts to try to detect monkeypox in the community. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Many of those public works were never finished. Argentine prosecutors request 12-year sentence for VP 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The plant will be the state’s first inland desalination plant for brackish surface water, said John Samuelson, the city engineer and director of public works. In dry California, salty water creeps into key waterways 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Each peasant also worked for the Inca ruler a number of days per month on public works projects, a requirement known as the mita. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z One of the charged and reelected politicians, former public works minister Ghazi Zeiter, told the AP he had the right to run for parliament again because there is no court verdict against him. 2 years later, hope for justice in Beirut explosion fades 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Joining Burum in favor of the proposal were the mayors of Upland and Fontana, who echoed his concerns regarding the need for resources for public works and other functions. 'Empire' state? San Bernardino County developer pushes idea of seceding from California 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Screenshots shared on the LockBit site show the file structure of a Windows operating system, containing directories corresponding to municipal operations like finance, health and safety, sewage treatment, property files, and public works. A small Canadian town is being extorted by a global ransomware gang 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Why is the Biden administration not announcing large new public works projects every week, financed by the federal funds appropriated in those two bills? Opinion | Forget pronouns. Democrats need to become the party of building things. 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z This act authorized the RFC to expand beyond loans to financial institutions and allotted $1.5 billion to states to fund local public works projects. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z The ruling party is trying to shore up growth with tax refunds to entrepreneurs, easier credit and spending on building public works. China trade surplus surges to record as exports accelerate 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z This neighborhood might not recover from another poorly planned public works project. Sound Transit must do the right thing for Seattle’s Chinatown International District 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z “This celebration will be a tribute to the years of dedicated work that went into creating one of the most inspiring public works projects in our City’s history.” Long-awaited 6th Street Viaduct opens to the public this weekend 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Bloomberg News reported China’s Ministry of Finance was considering a plan to allow local governments to raise money from bond sales to spend on building roads and other public works. Asian markets follow Wall St higher as recession fears ease 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Roosevelt did bring certain beliefs to office: the belief in an active government that would take direct action on federal relief, public works, social services, and direct aid to farmers. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z As a result of heavy rains, floods and landslides, in Nuristan province, the road from Kunar to the center of Nuristan has been blocked for traffic, the country’s public works ministry said. Heavy rains, unseasonal flood kills 10 in Afghanistan 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z During the overnight recovery, firefighters from Shoreline and neighboring departments, public works staff and a private crane operator removed an excavator stuck in the trench, dealing with slight soil shifts around their equipment. Two victims of Shoreline trench collapse recovered 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Construction workers and engineers are putting the finishing touches on the new 6th Street Viaduct, an enormous, decadelong public works project — current tally: $588 million — that is set to open early next month. More than a bridge: Michael Maltzan’s 6th Street Viaduct addresses mistakes of L.A.'s past 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Santana, 31, worked for his hometown of El Monte as a public works employee for six years before starting his law enforcement career as a deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Two slain El Monte police officers memorialized by family, colleagues 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z There is a six-year deadline to file misdemeanors, such as the two counts against Snyder and two against former Flint public works chief Howard Croft. EXPLAINER: Years later, Flint water court fight drags on 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The hacker is a former IT consultant for Canada's public works and government services department. Canadian admits to hacking spree with Russian cyber-gang 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z “We are basically the public works department for a temporary city.” Bonnaroo, a leader in green fests, faces climate change risk 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z At the meeting, several shareholders said they opposed privatization because Toshiba was involved in public works projects that widely affect society. Japan’s Toshiba shareholders approve 13 nominations to board 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z The mural is expected to be completed by late July or early August, said Paul Schad, a public works employee and liaison to the arts committee. Landover Hills is ‘a welcoming community’ 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z While criticizing his predecessors’ extravagant expenses, Emery announced more spending would be needed to meet the debt and fund public works projects. D.C. elected its own mayors in the 1800s — until Congress stepped in 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Biden has traveled more since last fall, promoting a $1 trillion public works package that became law in November, including visiting competitive territory in Minnesota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and New Hampshire. Biden’s optimism collides with mounting political challenges 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z Santana also worked as a part-time public works employee for El Monte for six years before turning to law enforcement. Wife says she tried to warn police before deadly shooting 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Santana worked for his hometown of El Monte as a public works employee for six years before starting his law enforcement career as a deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Two police officers killed in motel shootout were 'El Monte homegrown' 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z “It’s not realistic that we can stop flooding,” the county’s public works director, Christopher Tressler, told residents Tuesday night. Summer rainy season sets up across Four Corners region 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z But Palestinians in Israel are generally poorer and less educated than Jewish Israelis and they have long suffered discrimination in housing, government funding and public works. Israeli nationalists wage battle against Palestinian flag 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z The city north of Seattle has a small staff that includes a police force and public works crew. Local governments, including in WA, turn away $73M of federal pandemic aid 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Lifting the tax would not save individual drivers much money but would strip cash from public works projects, he said. Surging gas taxes expected to be political weapon in Maryland politics 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z A politician and public works engineer, Cheikh Bamba Dièye, called for a thorough review of Senegal’s medical centers, saying he was “appalled by the horrific and unacceptable death” following a “recurrence of tragedies.” Hospital fire kills 11 infants in Senegal as outrage builds over neglect 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z At a time when the bank, known as C.I.C., was helping finance the Eiffel Tower, its executives and investors made so much money off Haiti that their profits sometimes exceeded Haiti’s entire public works budget. French Bank to Study Its Role in Haiti After Times Report. 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The law required citizens to work on public works projects near their homes for a few days a year in lieu of paying taxes. Invade Haiti, Wall Street Urged. The U.S. Obliged. 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z It’s led to everything from more expensive utility bills and trips to the grocery store to the halt of public works projects in Italy. European Central Bank chief signals possible July rate hike 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z French shareholders earned so much money that in some years, their profits exceeded the Haitian government’s entire public works budget for a country of 1.5 million people. How a French Bank Captured Haiti 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z After that, there was very little left for hospitals, public works and other aspects of public welfare. The Root of Haiti’s Misery: Reparations to Enslavers 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z High costs mean companies are not bidding to take on public works, including a bridge in Rome that was to be the first project built with EU recovery funds. ‘I can’t see the light’: War fuels surging prices in Europe 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z They took so much in commissions, interest and fees that, in some years, their French shareholders’ profits were bigger than the Haitian government’s public works budget for the entire country. Invade Haiti, Wall Street Urged. The U.S. Obliged. 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Ruto is wooing Kikuyu and other voters by pledging to shift the government’s economic focus from large public works projects and big state-owned firms to small enterprises owned by what he calls “hustlers.” Kenya presidential contenders pick rights champion, political campaigner as running mates 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z He got certified as a minority-owned business in hopes of landing commercial and public works contracts with more stable budgets. After recession, a Black business boom 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z In 1877, when the public works department was officially created, it had two architects and six engineers for the entire country. The Root of Haiti’s Misery: Reparations to Enslavers 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Collins, who said the draft ruling was “completely inconsistent” with what Gorsuch and Kavanaugh told her in meetings, thanked police and public works for responding to the weekend incident. Message left in chalk outside Sen. Susan Collins’ home 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z "We are grateful to the Bangor police officers and the City public works employee who responded to the defacement of public property in front of our home," Collins said. "Clean up your mess": Cops called to home of Sen. Susan Collins over chalk protest 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z Road construction and other public works projects often are required to replace damaged vegetation. An Indigenous village works to save a Brazilian forest, seed by seed Address current public works needs while investing in the state’s future. It's time to stop spinning our wheels on gas price relief and head in a different direction 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Stimulus spending also might raise carbon output if it pays for building more bridges, train stations and other public works. China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z The government also raised its assessment of public investment for the first time since July 2020 on robust public works contract data. Japan April report raises view on consumption, economy, despite inflationary pressures 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z They buy their coca and have become the chief employer, the unofficial police force and even the public works administration. Deep in Colombia, rebels and soldiers fight for the same prize: drugs 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z He said he was alienated by Bourdeaux seeming to prioritize the infrastructure legislation rather than a larger, White House-backed social spending and public works bill known as Build Back Better that eventually collapsed. From ‘sister’ to rival: Dem rising stars fight for Ga. seat 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z There is also a separate accusation from a would-be collaborator who alleged he is part of a criminal group that receives money in exchange for public works. Peru’s president survives 2nd impeachment effort in 8 months 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z New York paid the entire cost of the Erie Canal with state bonds, while the state of Pennsylvania spent some $65 million on public works before 1860. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Mary Mattingly, who grew up in a Connecticut farming town where the drinking water was polluted, has focused on public works that often involve entire communities. How Should Art Reckon With Climate Change? 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Several city officials were informed by the public works director that wire fraud had occurred. Why the city of Fresno kept silent about losing $600,000 to a phishing scam 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The ruling party is promising tax cuts for entrepreneurs and higher spending on building public works. Chinese virus cases climb, raise threat of trade disruption 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Instead, it’s funded through a mix of revenue from Washington’s new carbon-pricing system, transfers from the state’s operating fund, federal dollars, fee increases and diverted tax dollars from the state’s public works account. Highways, transit, bikes and more: What’s in the new $17B WA transportation package 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z They then proposed funneling away tax dollars first from the state’s public works account, then the Model Toxic Controls Act account. WA Democrats agree on funding for $17B transportation package 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z He worked for Jersey City’s public works department for several years in the mid-1990s, records show, but friends said he had trouble finding a steady job after leaving prison. The 2 Political Operatives at the Center of a New Jersey Murder Mystery 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z To fill the gap, Fey proposed siphoning tax revenue away from the state’s public works account in future state budgets. WA Democrats look to new funding sources for transportation package 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z The House version substituted in a raid on the public works account, usually set-aside money for local infrastructure, for about 75% of the sum. Push state infrastructure package across finish line 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z He urged Congress to put money into building roads, bridges, and other public works. myWorld: The Growth of Our Country 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Additionally, said Liias, the package would count on another $57 million a year for the next 15 years from the state’s public works account, which collects taxes to finance low-interest loans to local governments. WA Democrats agree on funding for $17B transportation package 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Then, the proposed projects go to the county public works and the Board of Supervisors for review, approval and funding. Red tape ensnares L.A.'s plan to capture more storm water, despite $556 million raised 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Forecasters expect debt to creep back up as banks lend more and Beijing pumps money into the economy through higher spending on public works. China’s slowing economy in spotlight as legislature meets 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z In Sweden, the government sponsored massive public works projects that kept people employed and producing. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z In response, Congress passed a stimulus bill that put almost $500 billion into public works projects, such as road repairs, to create jobs. myWorld: The Growth of Our Country 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He and others fear that gentrification will do to Historic Filipinotown what postwar public works projects did to Little Manila. Filipino Americans hope for more recognition with new arch in L.A.’s Historic Filipinotown 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z “Transportation projects are public works, by definition,” Fey said. Top WA Democrat pulls support for tax on exported fuel 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Justice Department plea agreement to paying $800 million in bribes to high-ranking officials around the region in exchange for lucrative public works contracts. First Peruvian ex-president on trial for Odebrecht scandal 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z Large public works projects helped to provide jobs for the unemployed. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Weather whiplash associated with climate change could lead to more frequent flooding, said Osgood, the county public works director. White House spending targets social justice; criteria vague 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z As firefighters left fire-damaged homes, the public works team hunted through the ruins to find and manually shut off water mains that were feeding leaking pipes. A Devastating Blaze Hit Climate and Fire Scientists Where They Live 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Graves said the “radio silence” is particularly concerning given the size of the public works package and the “byzantine” bureaucracies responsible for its implementation. EXCLUSIVE: Biden’s infrastructure czar accused of ignoring GOP calls for transparency on spending 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z It's actually the largest public works project in the country right now. Super Bowl 2022: Los Angeles tourism exec explains how the city is getting 'red carpet-ready' for the game 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z As France’s emperor, Louis-Napoleon built railroads, encouraged industrialization, and promoted an ambitious program of public works. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Gyude Moore, a senior policy fellow at the Center for Global Development and Liberia’s former minister of public works, compared it to a contagion. Guinea-Bissau’s president says situation ‘under control’ after attempted coup 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z About 15 members of various city agencies — Fire Department, code enforcement, police, public works, and Los Angeles County’s departments of public and environmental health — chatted around it. Column: Liberal Santa Monica versus the street vendors 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z These offers are often found under public works departments in the recycling or sanitation sections. Composting 101: How to figure out what's happening in your community 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Top GOP lawmakers on the House Transporation and Infrastructure Committee said more clarity is needed given the size of the public works package and the “byzantine” bureaucracies responsible for its implementation. Biden accused of keeping GOP lawmakers in the dark about $1.2T being spent on infrastructure 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Mita workers might labor on state farmlands, produce craft goods for state warehouses, or help with public works projects. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z With multiple employees out on the city’s public works staff, other departments scrambled to find workers to plow the streets. For Small Towns With Small Work Forces, Omicron Means Small Margins for Error 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Snow had accumulated in large mounds on either side of the road, which the county’s director of public works, Mark Cook, said in an interview was creating unsafe conditions. Snow response becomes ideological divide in Washington state 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The weakness in China’s economy toward the end of 2021 is prompting suggestions Beijing should intervene to prop up growth with interest rate cuts or by injecting money into the economy through public works spending. Asian shares mixed after China reports slowing growth 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z That has prompted suggestions Beijing may need to cut interest rates or pump money into the economy through more public works construction. China’s economy grows 8.1% in 2021, slows in second half 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Heavy spending on fruitless wars, on public works, and on the luxuries of the Yuan court burdened the treasury and created resentment among the overtaxed Chinese. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z They proffered grandiose public works projects like libraries and concert halls as societal compensation for their overwhelming share of the economic gains. C.E.O.s Were Our Heroes, at Least According to Them 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z If that happens, this will be Biden’s Hoover Dam — a vast public works project that brought water and power to the southwestern United States nearly 90 years ago. Opinion | Gina Raimondo is a Democrat with a promising future 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The scheme, which has largely paid laborers on public works programs in Kabul, will be expanded across the country, they said. World Digest: Jan. 11, 2022 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The scheme, which has largely paid labourers on public works programs in Kabul, will be expanded around the country, they said. Taliban increase payment in wheat as economic crisis deepens 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The Inca had an ambitious public works program. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The lost business will ignite more desperation, said Gyude Moore, a senior policy fellow at the Center for Global Development and Liberia’s former minister of public works. Two coups and no election later, West Africa cuts off Mali 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z The public works director was unaware of the court ruling when he had the signs made, the memo said. Anchorage anti-panhandling signs cite unconstitutional law 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z City public works staff finished repainting the marker Thursday night. Repairs complete on famous Key West buoy after fire damage 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z D.C. public works officials said there probably would be delays in picking up trash and Christmas trees in the area. 3 killed, 1 injured in weather-related crash as D.C. grapples with biggest snow since pandemic 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z The government officials who direct this public works project ensure its smooth operation. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Byrd’s name is still attached to dozens of public works projects in West Virginia — but more striking is that it also still adorns the Capitol offices of Mr. Schumer. Russell building named for segregationist senator remains; decision to change falls to Schumer 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z But unlike money allocated to roads, bridges, sewers and other public works projects, states have never managed an investment of this scale in Internet connectivity, making deployment particularly tricky. Biden’s ambitious broadband funding has a key impediment: an outdated map of who needs it 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z To figure out what collection services your municipality provides, call or visit the website of the city, public works department, sanitation bureau or whatever department is in charge of waste collection. California's new composting law starts Jan. 1. How to recycle your food scraps 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z The gang began extorting him, he said, taking all but 3,000 pesos — around $150 — of the monthly earnings from his public works job. Fearing for their lives, Mexicans fled a gang-ruled town. Now they seek political asylum in California 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z They show that Old Kingdom dynasties had developed the economic strength and technological means to support massive public works projects, as well as the leadership and government organization to carry them out. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The homes were evacuated due to the smell of gas and residents are being sheltered at a public works yard. 100 California homes evacuated after fuel tanker overturns 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z Officers and city public works crews started work to remove the items. Manhattan Beach police investigating antisemitic stickers placed throughout city 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Landowners can claim compensation if the value of their land or property is reduced due to public works. Heads of the Valley Road: Welsh government spent £45m on compensation 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Excluding mandatory expenditure such as education and public works, Japan's budget has been stretched, leaving little room for spending in growth areas like green and digital transformation. Japan to unveil record $943 bln budget draft to ensure post-COVID recovery 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z In the province of Southern Leyte, evacuation centres were also destroyed, said Roger Mercado, acting chief of the public works agency, as he appealed for tents and construction material. Food running out, Philippine typhoon survivors warn 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Lastly, here in my town in rural New Hampshire, crews have been working for months on a foundation for a giant new garage and service center for the town public works trucks. How to keep building projects underway despite winter weather 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z McCarran also owned the airport, and he lobbied for commercial aviation, federal public works and benefits for his home state. Vegas welcomes a new name: Harry Reid International Airport 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z State law requires that only certain low-carbon building materials can be used in public works projects. Biden wants to make federal government carbon neutral by 2050 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z County public works director, said in an interview this week that the county is pursuing an emergency declaration from the state, which would authorize financial aid as the cleanup and restoration of the channel proceeds. Smell that sickened Carson residents was likely caused by warehouse fire, officials say 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z A vast menu of public works, coordinated with local and state authorities, the W.P.A. employed millions of Americans. What Does It Mean to Save a Neighborhood? 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z “An entire complex social and economic system,” including substantial public works the international community paid for in the first place “is shutting down,” she said, primarily because financial sanctions “have paralyzed the banking system.” As Afghanistan’s economy collapses, international community looks for innovative ways to avoid humanitarian disaster 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Officers and public works personnel canvassed the area and found that several other homes, spanning several blocks in the northeast area of Beverly Hills, had also been targeted. Beverly Hills residents sent anti-Semitic flyers on first day of Hanukkah 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Police officers and city public works employees canvassed the neighborhood and collected fliers from people’s yards Sunday morning. Beverly Hills police investigating antisemitic fliers left at residents' homes 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Despite gaining popularity in Tegucigalpa for his public works projects, the mayor has been plagued by a series of allegations of corruption. Honduran ruling party hopeful Asfura faces uphill climb 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z Biden last week signed into a law a $1 trillion public works program, which pours money into fixing roads, bridges and ports, potentially easing the supply chain backlogs that have contributed to rising prices. Biden aims to do what presidents often can’t: Beat inflation 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Critics contend the new guidelines would make spending on public works less transparent. Mexican president defends move to expedite public works 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z It can be spent on such things as public works projects, local government aid, paying off debt and emergencies. California is projected to have another big budget surplus. Here's how Newsom should use it 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z He reported back that Ms. Sinema was ready to abandon the social spending bill entirely if she did not quickly see the House developing a path forward on the public works measure. With Back Channels to Manchin and Sinema, Pelosi Found a Path to a Deal 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z As locals clamor for land titles, loans for crop-switching and more public works, authorities insist the security strategy will be backed by social investment. Colombian troop surge seeks to stem drug-linked Venezuelan border violence 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The House passed the $1 trillion bill on Nov. 5 to rebuild the country’s aging public works system. Biden signs infrastructure bill, promoting benefits for Americans. 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z In March 2020, the city started offering hazard pay to certain employees, giving those in public works, for example, an extra $100 a week. Takoma Park touts progressive values. What happens when city workers push for higher wages? 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Here’s a suggestion: Use most of the windfall to pay cash for public works rather than borrowing. California is projected to have another big budget surplus. Here's how Newsom should use it 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z During last week’s recess, lawmakers returned to their districts to tout the infrastructure projects that would receive funding under the massive public works bill. Biden to sign $1tn infrastructure bill into law with bipartisan support as approval ratings slip – live 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Officials here, as in much of the country, are confronting a staggeringly long to-do list of public works projects. What the Infrastructure Bill Means for the New York Region 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Told that there were none in the bill, which is dominated by old-fashioned public works programs, Ms. Beard pivoted. In Illinois, Dueling Infrastructure Votes Reflect Shifting G.O.P. Terrain 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Surrounded by other public works employees, McWatt asked whether a protest or a rally was possible, even if a strike wasn’t. Takoma Park touts progressive values. What happens when city workers push for higher wages? 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Mostly, however, the legislation will address public works challenges that have long confounded the political and financial ability of states to address them. This Is Where the States Want Billions in Infrastructure Funding Spent 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z “The American people have made clear one overwhelming thing, I think,” Mr. Biden said on Saturday as he celebrated the approval of the public works legislation. How a $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Survived an Intraparty Brawl 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Past Democratic and Republican administrations have failed to secure such an infrastructure deal despite growing calls for action from labor leaders, the business community and experts alarmed by degrading public works. Patience and persistence pay off as Biden gets infrastructure deal across finish line 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z House Democrats, with help from a few Republicans, sent to Biden the largest public works bill since President Dwight Eisenhower created the interstate system. The Congressional Black Caucus was key to the infrastructure vote 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z After years of official inaction and failed promises on infrastructure, President Biden unveils a plan to upgrade public works and tackle climate change. Biden secures bipartisan win with infrastructure vote 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z The House passed a $1 trillion bill on Nov. 5 to rebuild the country’s aging public works system. This Is Where the States Want Billions in Infrastructure Funding Spent 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z The House passed a $1 trillion bill on Nov. 5 to rebuild the country’s aging public works system. How a $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Survived an Intraparty Brawl 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z For Mr. Biden, approval of the public works measure was welcome progress at a vulnerable moment. House Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Putting Social Policy Bill on Hold 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Negotiations over the sweeping public works bill - which passed the House of Representatives with 228-206 vote - created a bitter split among Democrats. US lawmakers approve $1tn in infrastructure spending 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z “Eugene Daub: Monumental” A retrospective exploring the sculptor’s process for crafting large-scale public works; through Nov. 13. The newest L.A. and O.C. museum exhibitions to see in November 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z County public works officials have said the hydrogen sulfide gas likely was created by organic material clogging the channel. Environmental groups call on EPA to take lead in Carson stench investigation 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z House Democrats, with help from a few Republicans, sent to Mr. Biden the largest public works bill since President Dwight D. Eisenhower created the Interstate System. How a $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Survived an Intraparty Brawl 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Manchin this week urged liberals to loosen their blockade on the infrastructure bill given the bipartisan support for the public works spending deal, which he helped negotiate. After loss in Virginia, Democrats look to speed up their stalled $3 trillion spending agenda 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z That includes insisting the Democratically controlled Congress tackle a bipartisan public works bill at the same time it is working to advance a massive spending plan backed by the party’s more progressive wing. All eyes on vulnerable House Democrats after election losses 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z County public works officials did not begin spraying the channel with a biodegradable neutralizer until nearly two weeks after the smell began. L.A. County declares nasty smell in Carson a local emergency 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Instead, the conservative Manchin rebuffed progressive Democrats, urging them to quit holding “hostage” the smaller public works bill as negotiations continue on the broader package. Manchin wavers on Biden’s plan, Democrats vow to push ahead 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Instead, Manchin rebuffed progressive Democrats to quit holding “hostage” the slimmer public works bill as negotiations continue on the broader package. Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden’s big package 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z A breakthrough in the talks could clear the way for passage of a companion measure to invest in the nation’s roads, bridges and other public works. Biden to announce new social spending framework expected to win support of all Democrats 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z A deal on the reconciliation plan would also unlock a companion proposal to invest in the nation’s roads, bridges and other public works. Democrats quietly scramble to include immigration provision in social spending bill 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z In addition to the neutralizers, public works crews have used an aeration system and lights to attack bacteria in the channel and have removed organic material, including dead animals and plants. L.A. County declares nasty smell in Carson a local emergency 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z The public works bill of roads, highways and broadband projects has already been approved by the Senate but is being stalled by House progressives as the broader negotiations are underway. Manchin wavers on Biden’s plan, Democrats vow to push ahead 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Democrats want to pass the public works legislation — approved by the Senate over the summer — by Sunday, when a series of transportation programs is slated to expire. Biden and Democrats Push for Budget Deal This Week as Rifts Remain 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z That was after the city had tried to pick up the slack by paying employees from the parks, public works and fire departments nearly $100,000 in overtime to take extra shifts driving garbage trucks. An Unexpected Pandemic Consequence Frustrates Florida’s Biggest City 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z The Senate approved over the summer the package of road, broadband and other public works projects, but the measure stalled in the House during deliberations on the broader Biden bill. AP source: Manchin agreeable to wealth tax for Biden plan 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z Some worry that if they are too pushy—say, insisting that public works employees clear debris from drainage ditches near their homes to prevent flooding—city workers might retaliate by sending police to harass them. Social Capital in Black Communities Is Often Overlooked 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z In June, Morgantown got more than two inches of rain in less than an hour, according to Damien Davis, the city’s director of engineering and public works. As Manchin Blocks Climate Plan, His State Can’t Hold Back Floods 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Officials said Harris will discuss the separate $1 trillion public works infrastructure deal that passed the Senate months ago and is awaiting House approval. Harris to discuss drought, climate change at Lake Mead 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Defiantly, the 46-year-old judge issued arrest warrants, including for former ministers of finance and public works, both Amal members and close Hezbollah allies. Analysis: Beirut street battles may spell even darker times 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z County hazmat, sanitation and public works, the South Coast air quality district, and petroleum industry officials. 'We're gonna be known as that stinky city.' Anger grows in Carson as noxious smell sickens residents 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Former Dominican public works minister Victor Diaz was ordered to serve five years for illicit enrichment and money laundering. Dominican Republic convicts two people over corruption linked to Odebrecht 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Months later, in 2010, the two nations struck a deal, but Canadian companies complained that many of the U.S. public works contracts had been locked up by then. Canada, citing Buy American fears, says it might limit U.S. procurement opportunities 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Advice on the best filters and how to get reimbursed will soon be posted on the county public works website. Noxious odors in Carson declared a public nuisance 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Davis-Holmes said in a Facebook post that crews from Los Angeles County fire, hazmat and public works were at the scene and “trying to determine the responsible party and when the pipeline will be repaired.” As foul odor persists, Carson residents warned to close doors, windows 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z Beneath the surface, the vegetation was decaying — and the process may have been sped up by pallets and cardboard dumped upstream, which provided food for the bacteria, according to the public works department. 'We're gonna be known as that stinky city.' Anger grows in Carson as noxious smell sickens residents 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z During that time, Lance Wilber, who currently serves as the municipality’s director of public works, will serve as acting municipal manager. Anchorage Assembly meeting on mask ordinance canceled after members of Bronson administration test positive for COVID-19 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z A $140 million public works project in Druid Hill Park has upended the area and provided a canvas for creative minds. Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park to get a redesign, offering residents hope 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z County public works teams determined on Friday that the odor was caused by “organic material drying out” along the Dominguez Channel. Noxious odors in Carson declared a public nuisance 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Can Biden’s effort to tackle climate change be extended beyond the money already approved for electric vehicles and weather-resilient buildings in the public works bill? Can Democrats hold together? Biden’s agenda depends on it 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z It was moderates’ preference for the infrastructure measure that drove progressive Democrats in the House to threaten to bring down the $1 trillion public works legislation. Biden’s Big Vision Collides With His Small Majorities 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z The president is not backing off the public works measure so treasured by the moderates. Biden throws in with left, leaving his agenda in doubt 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z “Eugene Daub: Monumental” A retrospective exploring the sculptor’s process for crafting large-scale public works will be on display through Nov. 13. The newest L.A. and O.C. museum exhibitions to see in October 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z Without a broader deal, prospects for a vote on the companion public works bill stalled out as progressives refused to commit until senators reached agreement. ‘Everybody is frustrated,’ Biden says as his agenda stalls 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden, many Democrats and a sizable number of Republicans want to build or restore roads, bridges, broadband and more in an ambitious public works package. Bash back better: Here’s what governing by crisis looks like 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z White House officials and key centrist senators had tried all week to reach agreement on a less costly version that would rein in Democratic ambitions but persuade liberals to vote for the public works bill. Biden Pulls Back on Infrastructure Bill, Tying It to Social Policy Measure 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Without a broader deal, prospects for a Friday vote on the companion public works bill stalled out, progressives refusing to lend their votes until senators reach agreement. Despite delays with $3.5T plan, Biden vows to ‘get it done’ 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z The debate has also delayed action on a $1 trillion public works bill that has stood to be one of the rare bright spots of bipartisanship in Washington. Analysis: Dems’ test: Can government deliver — and will it? 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z The $1tn public works bill, which would apply to routine transportation, broadband, water systems and other projects, enjoys wide support but liberal Democrats are linking it to their more ambitious welfare and climate change bill. Biden suffers blow as trillion-dollar vote delayed 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z The public works bill is one piece of that broader Biden vision, a $1 trillion investment in routine transportation, broadband, water systems and other projects bolstered with extra funding. Democrats still struggling to save Biden $3.5T measure 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Applying pressure, progressives are threatening to withhold support for a companion bill, a $1 trillion public works measure heading to a vote Thursday, that they say is too meager without Biden’s bigger package assured. Sign of progress, Biden digs in to strike deal on $3.5T plan 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Peruvian authorities allege that Mr Toledo received millions of dollars in return for awarding public works contracts. Peru's ex-President Alejandro Toledo cleared for extradition from US 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z The House began debating the public works bill late Monday, and while it won bipartisan support in the Senate, House Republican leaders are wary of supporting it. GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Some Republican senators did back the $1 trillion public works bill, but now House Republicans are objecting, saying it is too much. Biden, Congress face big week for agenda, government funding 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z “We’re desperate for this,” Mr. McAuliffe said of how he and other current governors view the public works measure, adding: “We need to fix our roads, bridges. This is too important.” Democrats’ Spending Fight Carries High Stakes for Their Candidates 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Divisions between moderates and liberals over the substance, the price tag and even the legislative timing of Biden’s twin priorities, a bipartisan public works bill and broader social welfare legislation, could still undermine the proposals. Democrats fear failure to deliver in Congress could be fatal in midterms 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Progressives think delaying the public works bill would pressure moderates to back the larger measure. Biden: Budget talks hit ‘stalemate,’ $3.5T may take a while 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Congress is racing toward a deadline Monday for a test vote on the first part of his package, a $1 trillion public works bill that has become snared in the broader debate. Biden: Budget talks hit ‘stalemate,’ $3.5T may take a while 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Behind-the-scenes talks churned, allowing for needed breathing room after Monday’s anticipated vote on the companion $1 trillion public works measure was postponed. Biden, Congress face big week for agenda, government funding 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Congress faces a Monday deadline for a test vote on the first piece of his domestic plan, a $1 trillion public works measure that has become snared in the deliberations over the broader package. The closer: Biden in familiar role, to unite party on $3.5T 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has promised a Sept. 27 vote on the companion $1 trillion bill of public works projects that has already passed the Senate. House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z While she said debate would begin Monday, her remarks suggested that final passage of the public works legislation could slip. Biden: Budget talks hit ‘stalemate,’ $3.5T may take a while 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z In 2012, when she had trouble sleeping, they would drive around the county, scrutinizing neighborhoods and public works projects. Christa Beverly, lawyer and wife of former Prince George’s County executive, dies 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z Founded in 1944, the 189-country World Bank makes grants and loans, often to finance big public works projects, and offers economic advice, mostly to developing nations. EXPLAINER: Why World Bank is under fire over set of rankings 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Centrist Democrats want swift passage of the public works bill that’s popular for its money for roads, broadband and public water projects. The closer: Biden in familiar role, to unite party on $3.5T 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z The judge investigating last year's Beirut port blast issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for former public works minister Youssef Finianos after he failed to show up for questioning, the state National News Agency reported. Iran calls IAEA's work 'unprofessional' before talks on ending standoff 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Americans say they overwhelmingly support the public works infrastructure proposals in an earlier $1 trillion package for roads, bridges, broadband and water systems that was approved by the Senate last month. Biden $3.5T plan tests voter appeal of expansive gov’t role 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z The senator reiterated his position that the only urgent spending was in the $1 trillion public works package that the Senate approved last month and is awaiting House passage. Maverick Dem senators meeting with Biden on spending plan 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z The bill could generate new jobs in industries critical to keeping the nation’s public works systems running, such as construction, transportation and energy. Skilled Workers Are Scarce, Posing a Challenge for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Moderates consider that public works bill their top priority, and leaders will need their backing to pass the larger, $3.5 trillion bill. House Dems begin moving parts of Biden $3.5T domestic plans 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z “We can build public works that protect people. We can support them in a humane way to move somewhere safer. Or we can leave them to suffer and die.” Ida Reveals Two Louisianas: One With Storm Walls, Another Without 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Ishiba has criticised the Bank of Japan's ultra-low interest rates for hurting regional banks and called for higher public works spending to remedy growing inequality. Factbox: Potential candidates to become Japan's next prime minister 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The home came to the attention of authorities when public works officials noticed that water had not been used at the home for more than a year. 2 Illinois brothers released as probe of 2 bodies continues 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z “We did get a promise of help from the public works department to get the rubble out with excavators.” Oxygen plant among earthquake-damaged buildings in Haiti 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and other leaders used the conference call to reiterate that a final vote on the public works bill would wait until the larger $3.5 trillion measure progresses. House Dems plan budget vote next week, defying moderates 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z Haiti’s public works ministry dispatched 55 rescue teams, composed of military and civil protection personnel, for search-and-rescue efforts, but it was not enough. Death toll from massive Haiti earthquake soars 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z They also think it can help him shore up his biggest weakness as a candidate — his struggles among voters of color — by enabling him to showcase public works projects in diverse communities. ‘Outsider’ Buttigieg plays a skillful inside game, positioning himself for the future 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z In 1981, a public works project in the area unearthed a bar of melted Aztec gold — a small part of the loot that the Spanish soldiers dropped in their retreat. Mexico City marks fall of Aztec capital 500 years ago 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Graves and his colleagues say such restrictions on the Corps of Engineers, which oversees thousands of public works projects across the country, amount to the federal government punishing the oil and gas industries. House GOP urges Biden to ditch budget limits on fossil fuels as gas prices rise 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Nearly 500 people tuned in to the meeting’s live stream — an unusually high turnout for the public works board. Maryland board approves first contract to design toll lanes for Beltway, I-270 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z Hundreds of billions of dollars would go to repairing and replacing aging public works projects. Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Handing Biden a Bipartisan Win 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z But major public works projects often have to go through a lengthy process — from federal agency to locality to private builder — and may not result in new usable infrastructure for years. Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill could take years to transform U.S. 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z Approved on an overwhelming 69-30 vote, the nearly $1 trillion package would boost federal spending for major improvements of roads, bridges, internet access and other public works in communities from coast to coast. For Biden and senators, a sense that ‘world was watching’ 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z That bill, another Biden priority, was garnering significant support from Republicans eager to bring some public works spending to their home states. Senate Dems unveil $3.5T budget for social, climate efforts 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z Federal investment in public works is usually funnelled through state and local governments, boosting their coffers. Biden's plan to tackle racism with roads 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z The issue is coming to the fore as lawmakers seek to pass a crucial part of President Biden’s agenda that would inject billions in federal money to bolster the United States’ aging public works system. An Obstacle to Amtrak Expansion That Money Won’t Solve 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z Saturday’s session will launch with a crucial 60-vote hurdle at midday that will determine if the bipartisan alliance between Republicans and Democrats holds on the public works package. Senate edges toward vote on Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z The bill would devote hundreds of billions of dollars to upgrading much of the nation’s infrastructure, from its roads and bridges to its electric grid and lead water pipes, among other public works projects. Senate infrastructure deal would add hundreds of billions of dollars to the deficit, CBO says 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The bill would spend hundreds of billions of dollars to upgrading much of the nation’s infrastructure, from its roads and bridges to its electric grid and lead water pipes, among other public works projects. Senate infrastructure deal would add hundreds of billions of dollars to the deficit, CBO says 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The first, which targets infrastructure, puts aside roughly $1 trillion for public works projects that touch nearly every sector of the economy. Prospect of massive economic packages unleashes lobbying bonanza in Washington 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z One by one, however, those diseases were neutralized through great public works projects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and then through medical advances in vaccines and antibiotics. Opinion | Where conservatives’ arguments about public health mandates go wrong 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z Alongside old-fashioned public works projects like roads, bridges and highways, senators have included $65 billion meant to connect hard-to-reach rural communities to high-speed internet and help sign up low-income city dwellers who cannot afford it. $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Pours Money Into Long-Delayed Needs 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z The infrastructure bill is a sweeping public works and jobs bill with something for everyone, the type of pork barrel measure that used to be the bread and butter of Congress. Why Trust Is in Short Supply on Capitol Hill 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z “You cannot grasp Puglia if you don’t grasp its history as a thirsty region,” said Fabiano Amati, a politician and the region’s former assessor for public works, including water. Romans mastered aqueducts. Now Italy is just trying to fix its leaky pipes. 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z The plan includes $550 billion in new spending beyond the typical highway and public works accounts. White House, Canada state support for new Detroit River span 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z The bipartisan plan is big, with $550 billion in new spending over five years beyond the typical highway and public works accounts. Senate advances nearly $1 trillion infrastructure plan 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z A record 30.8 trillion yen was left over from the previous fiscal year’s budget, Ministry of Finance data showed on Friday, including 4.7 trillion yen set aside for public works spending. Japan eyes fresh stimulus package as new curbs weigh on growth 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z If enacted, the measure would be the largest infusion of federal money into the public works system in more than a decade. $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal Scales Senate Hurdle With Bipartisan Vote 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z Shortly after arriving, Shorter, who has a background in public works from his time in the District of Columbia government, helped oversee the hiring process for Jason W. Mitchell, Baltimore’s new director of public works. Baltimore’s first city administrator sees echoes of Detroit 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z Democrats were insisting on a prevailing-wage requirement, not just for existing public works programs but also for building new roads, bridges, broadband and other infrastructure, but it’s not clear that will make the final package. Senators, White House in crunch time on infrastructure deal 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z The bipartisan package includes about $600 billion in new spending on public works projects, with broad support from Republicans and Democrats for many of the proposed ideas. Senators, White House in talks to finish infrastructure bill 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z The framework the senators and Biden announced a month ago, with $1.2 trillion in funding over five years, includes about $579 billion in new spending on roads, bridges, broadband and other public works projects. U.S. Senate could open infrastructure debate this week 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z The bipartisan package includes about $600 billion in new spending on public works projects. Senators race to seal infrastructure deal as pressure mounts 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z One is bipartisan effort providing about $1 trillion for roads, broadband and other public works projects. Beware of budget gimmicks in push for massive spending deals 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z Roque said the public works ministry was busy clearing debris and landslides from roads in the provinces. Philippines evacuates thousands as monsoon rains flood cities, provinces 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z A bipartisan group of senators is compiling a slimmer $1 trillion package of roads and other public works spending. Once rivals, Biden and Sanders are now partners in power 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Paying for the new infrastructure was always going to be a challenge, which is partly why public works investments have lagged over time. Bipartisan infrastructure deal stalls as bigger plan gains 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z These directives are clearly aimed at avoiding bad publicity — destroyed homes, dead civilians and damaged public works — and at least appear to adhere to the U.S.-Taliban agreement made in 2020. Taliban Try to Polish Their Image as They Push for Victory 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z The director of public works hails trees as “the only infrastructure that add value over time.” These Superheroes Could Sharply Reduce Heat Deaths 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z It serves as a starting point for some of the public works investments under discussion, but leaves the decision about how to pay for them for another day. House poised to approve $715 billion transportation bill 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z In 2015, the Obama administration deemed Gateway one of the most important public works projects in the country. New York and New Jersey Need an $11B Tunnel. Will Biden Make It Happen? 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z Marlene Feist, the city’s public works director, said Friday the city hadn’t yet been served with the lawsuit and that the city’s legal team “will review the information” when it does. Spokane accused of negligence in suit over pedestrian injury at troubled crossing 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z The agreement on traditional infrastructure projects — roads, bridges, tunnels, rail and broadband — would be significant on its own, the first major increase of federal public works spending since President Barack Obama’s 2009 economic rescue plan. Biden and Senators Reach Broad Infrastructure Deal 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z The White House says the agreement calls for about $579 billion in new spending over the next five years for roads, bridges, public transit and other public works. A snapshot of the bipartisan infrastructure agreement 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z He got a break in December when the city opened a shelter on a former public works yard. Column One: In Redondo Beach, it's homeless court al fresco — with love 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z Biden has proposed a historic investment in public works that also would shore up what the White House calls the human infrastructure of everyday life: child care centers, veterans hospitals, community colleges and elder care. Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z San Francisco’s former public works director, who resigned after being charged in a City Hall corruption case, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly trying to rob someone at knifepoint, authorities said. Ex-San Francisco official arrested for attempted robbery 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z Residents were enraged about what they called Camacho’s failure to complete public works projects during his tenure as a local elected official. For political candidates in Mexico, the stakes can be life or death 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z In the nation flush with petrodollars, critics describe a culture of corruption extending from everyday “wasta,” or political connections, to bloated public works projects. Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z And he has been urging his fellow Democrats to find a compromise with Republicans on funding infrastructure, which he says could be the biggest public works bill to pass Congress during his tenure. Coons, Biden’s Eyes and Ears in the Senate, Reaches for Bipartisanship 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z At Sanxingdui, we see monumental bronzes, palace foundations and remnants of public works like city walls — as well as the recently discovered ivory, anthropomorphic bronze sculptures and other objects. Perspective | It’s a golden age for Chinese archaeology — and the West is ignoring it 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z So who is going to pay for the big public works boost that lawmakers and President Joe Biden say is necessary for the country? IRS to the rescue? Tax audits eyed for infrastructure cash 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Referring to his public works plan, the president said: “We are going to see if we can reach some consensus on a compromise.” Biden seeks infrastructure deal in meeting with Hill leaders 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z |
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