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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Gaines rejected that argument and said the bill is also intended to force local governments to provide services.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The facilities can generate significant revenue for local governments due to sales and property taxes, but also require immense amounts of water and energy.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
State law requires local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities to the extent allowed by federal law, limiting the ability of cities like Charlotte to adopt the kinds of policies seen in places such as New York or San Francisco.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
But some local governments never stopped trying to limit access.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The facilities can generate significant revenue for local governments due to sales and property taxes, but also require immense amounts of water and energy.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
State law requires local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities to the extent allowed by federal law, limiting the ability of cities like Charlotte to adopt the kinds of policies seen in places such as New York or San Francisco.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
But some local governments never stopped trying to limit access.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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