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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Total local government debt has ballooned to $18 trillion due to dampened property sales, and local bond issuances hit a record high for the year.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Immigration, tariff impact The optimism is tempered by other factors, notably reductions in federal spending, tariffs, immigration policy and the deficits projected for the state and local governments.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Not unlike a 529 college savings plan, Trump accounts are meant to encourage early savings opportunities, with the potential for annual employer contributions as well as donations from state and local governments and nonprofit organizations.
—Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Hong Kong is a semi-autonomous part of China and run by its own local government that answers to leaders in Beijing.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Immigration, tariff impact The optimism is tempered by other factors, notably reductions in federal spending, tariffs, immigration policy and the deficits projected for the state and local governments.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Not unlike a 529 college savings plan, Trump accounts are meant to encourage early savings opportunities, with the potential for annual employer contributions as well as donations from state and local governments and nonprofit organizations.
—Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Hong Kong is a semi-autonomous part of China and run by its own local government that answers to leaders in Beijing.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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