1. Blizzard Warning Issued for Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont has declared a State of Emergency and urged residents to stay home and off the roads as a blizzard is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning effective until 7:00 p.m. for much of the state. Travel is expected to be hazardous or impossible during this time.
2. CT Legislators Set to Prioritize Gun Safety Bills. Connecticut lawmakers are prioritizing several gun safety bills in the upcoming legislative session, including: raising the age to purchase an assault weapon from 18 to 21, creating a permit requirement for semi-automatic weapons and extending the waiting period for the purchase of firearms to 30 days. These measures are part of a larger package of gun control legislation that will be considered in the coming weeks.
3. UConn Basketball Remains Undefeated. The UConn Huskies men's basketball team remains undefeated after a hard-fought 75-67 victory against Butler University. The team's impressive performance continued as they dominated the court, led by standout players Adama Sanogo and Jordan Hawkins. UConn fans celebrated the victory as they look forward to the team's continued success in the season.