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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Both were Arizona Republicans (and in O’Connor’s case, a former state legislator) who came to the court with that view that Washington holds too much power and wields too much control over states and local governments.
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Incomes also dropped after a one-time adjustment to Social Security benefits boosted payments in March and April, allowing some retirees who had worked for state and local governments to get higher Social Security payments.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 28 June 2025
The lawsuit, filed in Missouri Western District Court, alleges that the gun ordinance violates the U.S. Constitution, including the Second Amendment, and a Missouri law that severely limits local governments from enacting firearm restrictions.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Social Security payments were raised for some retirees who had worked for state and local governments due to the Social Security Fairness Act.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 27 June 2025
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Incomes also dropped after a one-time adjustment to Social Security benefits boosted payments in March and April, allowing some retirees who had worked for state and local governments to get higher Social Security payments.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 28 June 2025
The lawsuit, filed in Missouri Western District Court, alleges that the gun ordinance violates the U.S. Constitution, including the Second Amendment, and a Missouri law that severely limits local governments from enacting firearm restrictions.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Social Security payments were raised for some retirees who had worked for state and local governments due to the Social Security Fairness Act.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 27 June 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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