local government

Example Sentences

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It nearly won a recent by-election for a local government seat.

From Barron's

The emergency proclamation allows for rapid mobilization of state resources and support for local governments under the California Disaster Assistance Act and the deployment of the California National Guard if needed.

From Los Angeles Times

There are simply too many money-losing companies, with investments by local governments helping prevent weak ones from going under.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government announced on Thursday that councils were invited to apply to postpone May elections due to the pressures of local government reorganisation.

From BBC

Last year, the government set out plans for the biggest reorganisation of local government in England in 50 years.

From BBC