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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But others could block local governments from denying large scale development projects, and potentially leave residents with less input on the future of their communities.
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Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, some homeowners as far as Plainville and Southington say they, too, are disturbed by the sound and have spent the last year and a half pushing their local governments to act.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
While Greenland has its own local government (including a parliament that oversees some domestic and civil affairs), laws related to defense, national security and the economy are controlled by policymakers in Copenhagen.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Before construction can move along, county commissioners must first approve a development agreement between the local government and team.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, some homeowners as far as Plainville and Southington say they, too, are disturbed by the sound and have spent the last year and a half pushing their local governments to act.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
While Greenland has its own local government (including a parliament that oversees some domestic and civil affairs), laws related to defense, national security and the economy are controlled by policymakers in Copenhagen.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Before construction can move along, county commissioners must first approve a development agreement between the local government and team.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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