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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Some current Jackson County legislators are also running for other positions, both in local government and beyond.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
That includes a 2004 law requiring local governments to consult with tribes on changes to their general plan or specific project plans.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The White House says the president wants to pair the defense increase with a 10% reduction in nondefense spending, partly through shifting some federal programs and responsibilities to state and local governments.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The doc sees Hood appealing to the local government, leading protests, and comforting Littlejohn’s family.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
That includes a 2004 law requiring local governments to consult with tribes on changes to their general plan or specific project plans.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The White House says the president wants to pair the defense increase with a 10% reduction in nondefense spending, partly through shifting some federal programs and responsibilities to state and local governments.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The doc sees Hood appealing to the local government, leading protests, and comforting Littlejohn’s family.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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