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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Meanwhile, Talkspace has aggressively pushed local governments and cities to use the company’s app and its TalkAI chatbot as always-available mental health options for teens and others who need them, including in places like New York City and Seattle.
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Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The companies that have settled suits with state and local governments and other groups include drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and at least one consulting firm.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
State data indicates that the average person in the county currently pays at least $1,050 a year in sales tax, which is distributed between state and local governments.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Just last week, another bill that would’ve put a limit on local governments’ ability to set minimum lot sizes was also voluntarily shelved in the same Senate committee.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The companies that have settled suits with state and local governments and other groups include drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and at least one consulting firm.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
State data indicates that the average person in the county currently pays at least $1,050 a year in sales tax, which is distributed between state and local governments.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Just last week, another bill that would’ve put a limit on local governments’ ability to set minimum lot sizes was also voluntarily shelved in the same Senate committee.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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