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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The Senate Judiciary Committee amended the bill to give local governments the option to pass an ordinance to opt out of many provisions of the bill and to address increasing construction costs.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
According to the agency, the grants may help reimburse local governments, volunteer fire departments and other first responders for costs associated with responding to the fires.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 21 Feb. 2026
Angela Mathew is a reporter covering Collin County on the local government accountability team.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
State legislators are looking at possible changes to AB 218, which critics say is driving local governments to the brink of bankruptcy.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
According to the agency, the grants may help reimburse local governments, volunteer fire departments and other first responders for costs associated with responding to the fires.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 21 Feb. 2026
Angela Mathew is a reporter covering Collin County on the local government accountability team.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
State legislators are looking at possible changes to AB 218, which critics say is driving local governments to the brink of bankruptcy.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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