local government
noun
: the government of a specific local area constituting a subdivision of a major political unit (such as a nation or state)
also
: the body of persons constituting such a government
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Whatever capacity local governments had in the past is so much less right now.
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Yet as homelessness continues to climb, and local governments struggle under increasing burdens, the future remains uncertain.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Isn’t there something comforting about weirdo citizens dominating local government meetings with their niche, single-minded interests, even when the world has ended?
—EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Especially since Illinois and local governments get a nice boost from gambling without actually taxing residents.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Yet as homelessness continues to climb, and local governments struggle under increasing burdens, the future remains uncertain.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Isn’t there something comforting about weirdo citizens dominating local government meetings with their niche, single-minded interests, even when the world has ended?
—EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Especially since Illinois and local governments get a nice boost from gambling without actually taxing residents.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for local government
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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