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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Many local governments prepped with sandbags to lessen the effects of any floods.
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, lawmakers at the Capitol are trying to keep a bill alive that would lower barriers to becoming a homeowner, including taking over zoning authority from local governments.
—Ubah Ali
april 17, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
In her letter, Gluesenkamp Perez asked the Commerce Department and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to partner with local governments and stakeholders to explore ways to expedite the removal and euthanasia of sea lions.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
So while the Royals haven’t made their final decision, there are agreements that would still require public discussion and local government approval, too.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, lawmakers at the Capitol are trying to keep a bill alive that would lower barriers to becoming a homeowner, including taking over zoning authority from local governments.
—Ubah Ali
april 17, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
In her letter, Gluesenkamp Perez asked the Commerce Department and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to partner with local governments and stakeholders to explore ways to expedite the removal and euthanasia of sea lions.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
So while the Royals haven’t made their final decision, there are agreements that would still require public discussion and local government approval, too.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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