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MILAN – The Latest on autonomy referendums in Italy’s two richest regions, Lombardy and Veneto (all times local):
1:40 p.m.
The leaders of Lombardy and Veneto say votes on seeking greater autonomy from Rome are a historic opportunity for their wealthy northern regions to achieve greater self-determination and keep more tax revenues.
In San Vendemiano on Sunday, Veneto President Luca Zaia said “a page of history is being written.”
Lombardy President Roberto Maroni said as he voted that the referendum represented “a historic occasion” for the two leaders to seek “greater responsibilities and resources.”
The leaders are seeking a resounding “yes” vote to gain political leverage in talks with Rome. Maroni has lowered turnout expectations to one-third of Lombardy’s voters; by noon 6 percent had voted.
Zaia needs a quorum of 50-percent plus one…
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