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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Many of the cases financed by these lawsuit loansharks target school districts, local governments and public agencies – entities funded by taxpayers.
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Jaime Huff, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The report, which does not accuse either county of fraud, is the latest salvo in the DeSantis administration’s ongoing fight with local governments — most, but not all, led by Democrats — over taxes, spending and what state leaders describe as ideological priorities in public agencies.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
That term is generally applied to state and local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
White and area emergency management officials said Xcel has made improvements since then and worked more closely with local governments during the latest shutoffs.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jaime Huff, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The report, which does not accuse either county of fraud, is the latest salvo in the DeSantis administration’s ongoing fight with local governments — most, but not all, led by Democrats — over taxes, spending and what state leaders describe as ideological priorities in public agencies.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
That term is generally applied to state and local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
White and area emergency management officials said Xcel has made improvements since then and worked more closely with local governments during the latest shutoffs.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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