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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That campaign is said to focus on local government, schools and mosques as a means to influence change on local and national levels, particularly regarding issues of gender equality and secularism.
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Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Owner Jason Zeman acknowledges that a supportive local government has contributed to the club’s success, but Studio 13’s mantra is based on supporting individual identity.
—Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The power is here locally, but the local government has yet to act on it.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
Manatee County moves to raise fees on development In 2021, state legislators created extra steps that local governments must take to raise impact fees by more than 50%.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
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Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Owner Jason Zeman acknowledges that a supportive local government has contributed to the club’s success, but Studio 13’s mantra is based on supporting individual identity.
—Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The power is here locally, but the local government has yet to act on it.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
Manatee County moves to raise fees on development In 2021, state legislators created extra steps that local governments must take to raise impact fees by more than 50%.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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