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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Examining deception In many cases, state and local governments are arguing that the fossil fuel industry knew about the dangers of climate change and deceived the public about them, and that the industry exaggerated the extent of its investments in energy that doesn’t emit carbon.
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Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Most of the differences that the study uncovered stem from policy choices made by state and local governments.
—Jason Ward, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
The city of South Miami asked a judge to clarify whether local governments are required to join the program or not amid pressure from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
To their credit, legislators passed House Bill 1030 (sponsored by Reps. Junie Joseph, D-Boulder, and Rebekah Stewart, D-Arvada) to require local governments to conform their building codes to accessibility standards.
—Mark Hillman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Most of the differences that the study uncovered stem from policy choices made by state and local governments.
—Jason Ward, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
The city of South Miami asked a judge to clarify whether local governments are required to join the program or not amid pressure from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
To their credit, legislators passed House Bill 1030 (sponsored by Reps. Junie Joseph, D-Boulder, and Rebekah Stewart, D-Arvada) to require local governments to conform their building codes to accessibility standards.
—Mark Hillman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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