9pm--#cttraffic--Just a reminder that there is a traffic ban throughout the state starting at 9pm as ordered by the governor today. Sólo un recordatorio de que existe una prohibición de circular en todo el estado a partir de las 21:00 según lo ordenado por el gobernador hoy. Apenas um lembrete de que há uma proibição de circulação em todo o Estado a partir das 09:00 como ordenado pelo governador hoje.
GOV. MALLOY ORDERS EXTENSION OF DMV DEADLINES FOR LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is ordering an extension of expiration dates for motor vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses due to the impending severe winter storm. The Governor’s action covers expiration dates and periods of validity for motor vehicle registrations, licenses, permits, certificates and other forms of credentials issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and runs through January 30. This also covers emissions test late fees. “With the level of snow and wind that we are expecting, it is understandable that residents likely will not be able to meet certain DMV-related deadlines and expiration dates,” Governor Malloy said. “We…
GOV. MALLOY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY; TRAVEL BAN IN EFFECT BEGINNING AT 9PM Will Provide an Update to the Public at 5:02 p.m. Today (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the coming blizzard, which is anticipated to heavily impact the state tonight through Tuesday. In addition, the Governor announced that a travel ban for all roads is in effect beginning at 9:00 p.m. tonight. “People need to take this storm seriously,” said Governor Malloy. “If current predictions are accurate, we will need people to stay off the roads so that emergency personnel and utility crews can get to the places they need to get to, and to make sure…
1:45am--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters on scene at 9 Fitch Street on the second floor for a refrigerator smoking....no word what it smoking. This report sponsored by: Bomberos en escena a las 9 Fitch calle en el segundo piso de un fumador refrigerador ... .no palabra lo que fumar. Bombeiros em cena na 9 Fitch St no segundo andar por um frigorífico com fumaça ... .sem palavras do que é a fumaça.
1:36pm--#cttraffic---#Norwalk Ct-- I-95 southbound between 15 and 16. Although this accident is off to the side it is causing a good size back up. I-95 hacia el sur entre 15 y 16. A pesar de que este accidente es a un lado que está causando un buen tamaño una copia de seguridad. I-95 sul entre 15 e 16. Embora este acidente é no lado está causando um bom tamanho de trafego.
#WASHINGTON, DC—Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has reappointed Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The committee oversees the budget and activities of the 17 intelligence agencies of the United States. “Congressman Himes’ service on the Intelligence Committee has been defined by thoughtfulness and professionalism,” Pelosi said. “The strength of his experience will continue to be a valued resource in the new Congress.” “I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to continue serving on the Intelligence Committee,” Himes said. “The Committee has one of the hardest and most important responsibilities in Congress – protecting our people and overseeing America’s intelligence operations. We must remain vigilant against threats to America, but in doing so…
10:32pm--#Greenwich CT--We don't normally cover Greenwich but a home invasion just occurred at 62 Ridge Street, Westport is sending their K-9. Police are looking for 3 black males with masks who stole jewelry, holding the occupants at bay with a crowbar. This report sponsored by: Normalmente no cubrimos Greenwich sino una invasión de la casa que acaba de ocurrir a los 62 la calle Ridge, Westport es el envío de su K-9. La policía busca a 3 machos negros con máscaras que robaron joyas, la celebración de los ocupantes a raya con una palanca. Nós normalmente não cobrimos Greenwich, mas uma invasão de domicílio acaba de ocorrer na 62 de Ridge Street, Westport está enviando seu K-9. A polícia…
HARTFORD – State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) today expressed serious concerns about an increase in unemployment taxes that Connecticut employers will have to pay starting in 2015. The additional tax is designed to help the state pay off the more than $1 billion it borrowed from the federal government in 2009 to keep its unemployment compensation trust fund solvent. Connecticut is the only state where employers will have to pay this tax. As a result, Connecticut’s employers will have the highest federal unemployment tax rate in the country. “Although employers will see the increase in their federal tax bills, the state is responsible for it,” said Lavielle. “The other seven states with loans outstanding for more than five years all applied for, and obtained, waivers from…
GOV. MALLOY: STATE WINS GRANT TO MAKE SCHOOLS SAFER, HEALTHIER PLACES TO LEARN Additional Funds Awarded for School Emergency Operations Plans (HARTFORD, CT)— Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut has received two federal grants totaling more than $3.5 million to create safer, more nurturing environments in schools. Connecticut was one of 12 states out of more than 30 that applied to receive a School Climate Transformation grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The $3.3 million grant will help the state expand the infrastructure it already has in place for supporting effective school wide positive behavior practices, with a particular focus on providing support to low-performing schools. “We have made substantial investments into making the physical buildings…
