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 18-page report dated Nov. 16, 2023 comes from Kennedy & Graven, a law firm that specializes in local government law.
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Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The faster expansion will be driven by a recovery in consumer demand which will get a boost from campaign spending for the midterms polls in May to elect half of the Senate, all members of the House of Representatives, and local government officials.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
Several local governments in the Tampa Bay area, such as Winter Haven, Lakeland, Clearwater, Pinellas County and Manatee County, have either begun debating whether to remove fluoride or have already voted to do so.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Abbott called for emergency action on: Property tax relief: Create $10 billion in new property tax relief by preventing local governments from raising property taxes without a two-thirds approval by voters.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
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Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The faster expansion will be driven by a recovery in consumer demand which will get a boost from campaign spending for the midterms polls in May to elect half of the Senate, all members of the House of Representatives, and local government officials.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
Several local governments in the Tampa Bay area, such as Winter Haven, Lakeland, Clearwater, Pinellas County and Manatee County, have either begun debating whether to remove fluoride or have already voted to do so.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Abbott called for emergency action on: Property tax relief: Create $10 billion in new property tax relief by preventing local governments from raising property taxes without a two-thirds approval by voters.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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