Three if this region's major political stories come to a head today. Chris Dodd will not be seeking another term as Connecticut Senator. Gay marriage is likely up for a vote in New Jersey. And Governor David Paterson addresses the legislature on the state of New York and anti-corruption legislation.

Irene Liu, political writer at the Times Union and blogger for Capitol Confidential and Josh Robin, NY1 political reporter, preview the Paterson's speech. And John Dankosky, news director and host of Where We Live at WNPR Connecticut Public Radio, discusses reports that Senator Dodd will not seek re-election. Plus, Zachary Fink, state house correspondent for NJN news, on tomorrow's gay marriage vote in Trenton.