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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Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly ordered the payment of about $1,970 to the family of each victim killed in the crash, a local government media office said.
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Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Republicans have praised additional funding in the measure for programs like nutrition assistance for women, infants and children, while Democrats have railed against cuts to medical research and housing programs — and more than $1 billion in cuts to D.C.'s local government spending.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Minnesota lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would prevent state and local government agencies from not allowing employees to share immigration data requested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Any time there is a disaster, the Red Cross will work with local government officials to set up evacuation shelters and disaster relief services that include meals, prescription refills, mental health services, charging stations, emergency supplies and caseworkers to support recovery planning.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
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Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Republicans have praised additional funding in the measure for programs like nutrition assistance for women, infants and children, while Democrats have railed against cuts to medical research and housing programs — and more than $1 billion in cuts to D.C.'s local government spending.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Minnesota lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would prevent state and local government agencies from not allowing employees to share immigration data requested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Any time there is a disaster, the Red Cross will work with local government officials to set up evacuation shelters and disaster relief services that include meals, prescription refills, mental health services, charging stations, emergency supplies and caseworkers to support recovery planning.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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