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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DeSantis signed a bill this year preempting local governments from blocking development of a presidential library, aiming to overrule potential opposition in liberal-leaning counties or municipalities.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
FilmLA has been under pressure from local production workers to further streamline and enhance the on-location filmmaking process, specifically — a mission that has also been adopted by the local government.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia — who has been auditing local government spending in a statewide effort inspired by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency — waived away any criticism that the free land deal was political.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
DeSantis signed a bill earlier this year that prevents local governments from blocking the development of a presidential library, aiming to block potential political opposition from liberal-leaning counties or municipalities.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
FilmLA has been under pressure from local production workers to further streamline and enhance the on-location filmmaking process, specifically — a mission that has also been adopted by the local government.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia — who has been auditing local government spending in a statewide effort inspired by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency — waived away any criticism that the free land deal was political.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
DeSantis signed a bill earlier this year that prevents local governments from blocking the development of a presidential library, aiming to block potential political opposition from liberal-leaning counties or municipalities.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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