threshold to $250,000. >> gov. martin o'malley's proposed tax increase for households earning $100,000 or more is already being tweaked by the powerful chair of the budget and tax committee. >> the threshold is too low and might need to be raised. we're going to look at that. we have not done it yet. >> is there a range being discussed? >> $100,000 is too low. what would be more reasonable? >> this is not the committee, but just me. $250,000 or above. >> 80% for incomes $200,000 or more. $100,000 households would lose 10% of their deductions on things such as mortgage interest, property taxes, charitable contributions. households earning $200,000 or more would see a 20% reduction

in deductions. >> we need to have a fair system of taxation. we do not want to overtax anyone. but at the same time, we need to stay number one in education for the fourth year in a row. >> under the governor's proposal, two in 10 taxpayers would pay more. however, the government would get millions of dollars and part of it would be used to plug the budget deficit. republicans have already labeled it a thousandaires tax. >> and a lot of people who do not consider themselves wealthy, trying to pay their bills come up with their kids through college, and make ends meet. this is outrageous. >> no one has started rolling up their sleeves ready to do battle, but they cannot adjourn until they pass a balanced budget. >> in a year of cutbacks, a

coalition of maryland business groups rallied today in annapolis, hoping to increase funding for transportation by $800 million. they also want to make sure that funds are not shifted away from transportation needs. gov. malley is expected to make an announcement next week or two about his plans for a tax increase. and maryland health organization launched a program today aimed at giving military personnel hiring preference for job openings. it is drawing praise from lt. gov. anthony brown, who is a 27- year veteran of the u.s. army. >> i can assure you that you will be getting a quality work force in those men and women they have a strong work ethic. >> the organization employs 36,000 people nationwide. david collins has a sneak peek on what is in the hopper before

the debate begins. you can get the hottest issues as wbaltv.com, just be sure to click on open book politics." >> -- to click on "politics." >> we have live team coverage of the road to indianapolis, including with our raven's super fan jennifer franciotti, who is in foxboro tonight. but first, we will head over to the voice of the ravens, gerry sandusky. i guess they are doing better with the stress of all of this than the rest of us. >> i would think so, because the players actually get to do something other than sheer on sunday. they're focused on the task in front of them. tom brady practiced today, full participation for the patriots. and reed have limited participation. he will be out there sunday in foxboro.

the defense for the ravens bases its biggest challenge of the season. what do you expect for a championship game? one player told me that keeping the offense off the field is a major key on sunday. he has come down this road before, losing a championship game in pittsburgh four years ago. he said they should not take this week for granted. >> flacco was a rookie back in that championship, and now he has grown and the defense is a little different, and the offense is more talented. i am excited. i feel like we will do well this weekend. >> the ravens will leave saturday afternoon to had to lend where our jennifer franciotti has -- to head to new england where our jennifer franciotti has set up camp. how're you doing? >> i am doing great.

and we are not living until we see some raven's fans, that's for sure. we are at jillette stadium. when you come to the stadium is much more than just tailgating. there is a whole entertainment area that surrounds the stadium. when reagan's fans travel here, and we know you will because it raven's fans travel well, there is a lot to do in foxboro. >> is a huge weekend for us. we love the idea of people from baltimore. baltimore has the inner harbor. and we like to say new england, we have patriot place. >> there's plenty to do for those who make the trip up i-95. it is surrounded with a bonanza of restaurants, movie theaters, and shops. there is even a victoria's secret here. >> the restaurants are doing fantastically here. going over, get there

early. it is tough to get a seat. >> there's even a winter outdoor ice rink. we found some patriot fans. but my question, because we really have not seen them, where are the fired up patriots fans? >> i do not know. i would be totally back down. >> you do not know who the patriots are playing this begin? >> no, we just liked the outfits. >> i will give you a big hand. look at my earrings. >> the ravens. >> the assistant manager of this store has his pick for the matchup. >> i was a patriot. but altimari is a good team. we will see what happens. -- but baltimore is a good team. we will see what happens. >> that is right, we will see what happens.

everyone has been extremely nice to us, but you can definitely tell this is an area where they are used to winning teams. pretty soon, this town is going to be filled with the ravens fans. >> i think the word she is looking for is blase. baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake and the paltz -- boston mayor have placed a greater -- a wager on sunday's game. the boston mayor has pledged a lobster dinner and rawlings- blake has pledged crabcakes if the ravens loses. >> a man is out on bail today after police say he fired shots at another car in the case of road rage on interstate 95.

lowell melzer has been tracking these developments and is live at police headquarters in pikesville. >> police are calling this a very serious situation. they admit it could have had a far worse outcome. they are telling us a driver on interstate 95 became so enraged at another driver that he took a couple of shots at him. >> anyone could have been hit. it could have caused death and injury on the interstate. just completely illegal and inappropriate, and very dangerous. >> a strict reminder to drivers concerning road rage after a joppa man is arrested for allegedly firing three shots and another driver. he got into an altercation with another driver near exit 67 on i-95 north. after jockeying back and forth with each other, police say he fired at these three shots. >> this apparently started when

one vehicle cut the other off. they were cutting each other off and just during to each other. it was an aggressive driving incident that escalated to road rage and assault with a weapon. >> police found it the man at his home in the 1600 block of dugan drive. they also serve a warrant and recovered what they believe to be is the guy and that was used as well as -- >> there were a number of other -- what they believe to be is the gun that was used as well as -- >> there were a number of other weapons in the home. >> we run unable to reach him for comment. the victim was also unable for comment. -- on available for comment. police say this is why it is important to keep cool on the roads. >> if you get angry out there,

call police and get the tax and we will find an offender, but you should not be -- and get their tags and call police and we will find the offender. but you should not be engaging them. >> we understand he is also facing additional charges. >> and 11 news update on breaking news, maryland court of special appeals has taken the baltimore housing authority off the hook for $2.5 million in judgment for the lead paint victims. the court ruled that the brother and sister waited too long to make their complaint. the housing authority had refused to pay the judgment, leading to the seizure of housing authority of vehicles. >> coming up at 6:00 p.m., and

there were four. rick barry has suspended his -- rick perry has suspended his campaign. why and who he has pledged his support to. >> and much-needed repairs to the damage it washington monument. how much the philanthropist donated and what he hopes to be done with the gift. >> temperatures are in the 30's and th 3

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>> it sounds like the washington monument in washington d.c. will be opening centre thanks to a generous nation from a maryland businessman -- will be opening sooner thanks to a generous donation from a maryland businessman and philanthropist. it was damaged during the east coast earthquake last august. the washington businessman that he was inspired to fund the repairs so it could be reopened again as soon as possible. >> i am pleased to be able to help in this modest way. and i am pleased that as a citizen of this country, i have the good fortune to be able to help in this way. it is my pleasure and my honor to help. >> the gift matches what congress had allotted for repairs. work is expected to begin in august and should be completed in about a year. >> in august, 2012, he began his bid for the white house. but tonight, rick.

out of the presidential nomination -- rick perry announced he is out of the presidential nomination. it comes after poor showings in new hampshire and iowa, and look less than stellar prospects in south carolina for saturday. it was the same state he announced his bid last august. >> i will leave the trail and return home to texas, wind down my 2012 campaign. and i will do so with pride. >> he said he will now support newt gingrich, calling him a who cantive visionariey transform the country. for more, stay tuned to nbc nightly news at 6:30 p.m. in the following this newscast. >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> the radar has been picking up

on flurries and snow showers aloft, but most of it is drying up before it can hit the ground. most of the atmosphere is very dry. there is more substantial snow shower activity coming through pennsylvania and through eastern ohio and into parts of maryland. that will get a few flurries overnight. more significant snowfall will be around foxboro. they could pick up some accumulations. so far in baltimore, cold and dry, and fairly typical for this time of year. when you look at the normal, 24, and compare that to where we were officially at the airport, a bit colder than normal. five below zero is the record low on this day in 1934. that is the last time it was

below zero, january 19, 1994. millington is at 36. bridge the at 36 in caroline county. dgelea at 36 in caroline county. by dawn, the system will be gone. the wins will shift to the northwest and it will be cold. friday morning temperatures, 22-30, with cloudy skies giving way to partial clearing around dawn. it went below zero for the first time this winter in minneapolis today. that is the latest they have had to wait for a subzero reading in minneapolis. when the storm that slammed

seattle it's here friday night and saturday, it could bring wintry precipitation friday night into saturday. single digits all the way to chicago. that will be filtering in our direction. western maryland, parts of poconos and new jersey will be getting wintry mixes beginning tomorrow night. as the storm tracks across the area, up to 6 inches of snow around foxboro. that violated the day saturday. and parts and during your -- parts of pennsylvania could get two to 4 inches. day withng the northwest wind at 5-15 and a wintry mixed monnat. we have winter storm watches in the mountains. temperatures in the 20's and 30's. eastern shore, starting off with

sleet and snow to our night, then ends as rangrain saturday afternoon. wintry conditions saturday night and small -- sunday morning. cloudy monday and partly and breezy on tuesday. >> from the susquehanna bay sports center, this is the 11 sports. >> with you from reagan's camps -- raven camp at owings mills, we're getting ready for the patriot. tom brady practice today. joe flacco did as well. looking for to a chance to steal the spotlight on sunday. a big game for the ravens offense is critical in advancing

to the super bowl. it could be the critical element. the ravens have a much better running game. when they run the ball well this year, they win, no matter who they play, no matter where they play. >> joe's place speak for themselves. and this offense, this team, our defense, our special teams. we have a style that we think -- that we think fit to we are. we have a style that fits us in this division, this town, this conference. that is what it is all about. obviously, joe is a big part of our style. this is a fu manchu kind of division. >> i have never heard a phrase quite that way before, but it is spot on. nobody is doubting the league status of tom brady. he passed this year for 5200 or

more yards. a very challenging sun. awaiting the ravens defense. but this organization is built on the challenge it will face on sunday. you have to crowd tom brady's space where he will deliver what look like laser-guided passes. a world of respect for tom brady and his team, but he still likes his defense more. >> there's a lot keeping me up at night. great athletes that they move all over the place. huger in the red zone. up and down the field. very matchup nightmare. we have to do a great job collectively. >> a very special purple friday waiting asked -- awaiting us tomorrow. from noon until 1:00 p.m. at the

inner harbor, you will have a chance to win eight trip for two to the foxborough game. -- to win a trip for two to the foxborough game. we will have a one-hour special to get you set for the afc championship games. tom tasselmyer will tell you

>> coming up tonight at 11:00 p.m., who is leading the charge

against the big banks, and what they're calling on president obama to do. and the ravens vans are giving

>> we got cold and some flurries and some sleet and snow tomorrow night and saturday morning. >> thanks for joining us. [captionin