we don't know if it is hay or straw. the beltway between greenspring ave at stevenson road is pretty much a mess here because of the fire. fire crews are trying to get it extinguished, but they shutdown all except the shoulder of the road, and that is just a trickle-through traffic is backed up from the outer loop all the way past towson. inner loop, just because of rubbernecking, is backed up from here almost down to liberty road. >> thank you, captain roy. the state budget takes center stage in annapolis today. the state senate could deliver the vote with more on the latest version on what it contains and what is up for debate, here is jennifer franciotti. >> the senate approved legislation to raise the personal income tax rate for individuals making more than $500,000 a year. they also agreed to hold certain state agencies accountable for reports that have not been turned in.