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Delegates Return to Rhode Island Convention After Lively Session
A Monday session at Rhode Island's state constitutional convention drew up to 90 of 100 delegates, moving controversial proposals toward a final package. Key changes include a bicameral General Assembly, lottery legalization via legislative action, reapportionment by population, Senate reduction from 50 to 40, and extended veto and salary provisions.
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