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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While potentially easing grid access for AI companies, this directive intensifies pressure on state and local governments.
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Voters could eliminate all city and county property taxes on primary residences in more than 110 Georgia local governments, according to an analysis by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
—David Wickert, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Smith says local government should move faster on infrastructure projects.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 19 June 2026
From Maine to Los Angeles, local governments are pushing big money out and bringing ordinary people in.
—Matt Martin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Voters could eliminate all city and county property taxes on primary residences in more than 110 Georgia local governments, according to an analysis by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
—David Wickert, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Smith says local government should move faster on infrastructure projects.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 19 June 2026
From Maine to Los Angeles, local governments are pushing big money out and bringing ordinary people in.
—Matt Martin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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