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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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
With eight Pulitzer Prizes and reforms sparked in state and local governments, businesses, institutions and more, our reporting ensures that the public interest comes first.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
About two-thirds of US transit agencies’ revenue comes from the government, but most of that is state and local government.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The network of local governments, non-government organizations, businesses and individuals is the primary sponsor for California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
With eight Pulitzer Prizes and reforms sparked in state and local governments, businesses, institutions and more, our reporting ensures that the public interest comes first.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
About two-thirds of US transit agencies’ revenue comes from the government, but most of that is state and local government.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The network of local governments, non-government organizations, businesses and individuals is the primary sponsor for California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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