public works
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Bishops opposed lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14, while the Catholic charity Caritas proposes legislation to revive mothballed public works projects in poor neighborhoods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
During his time in office, which he will seek to extend in the Nov. 29 election, Mr. Sánchez has had three Socialist ministers in charge of public works and transport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The city’s public works team and its Parks, Recreation and Marine bureau were working to secure it, putting up sandbags and rebuilding the berm to stop water intrusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment LA looks to change the way the city manages its budget and administers public works to more efficiently deliver basic city services such as repairing streets and sidewalks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
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.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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