he was sentenced after he admitted to shooting officer andrew zadora. he spared the officer and crept down nearby and fired at him. he confessed as a way to -- it was a way to relieve stress. >> the house gave preliminary approval of the new state budget passed by the senate. increases the state income tax on individuals who make more than $100,000 and joint filers who earn $150,000. this is a phase in of local pensions. there was civilize but spirited debate. they say republicans are too quick to identify the costs but not the value. opponents argued the state cannot tax its way into prosperity. >> we have an opportunity to say now, we did our jobs. the governor and interest groups said, not enough. you have not spent enough money. you have not raised enough taxes to support the spending. >> we need this bill to pass to protect our bond rating. we need this bond to pass to protect the services of the state of maryland value. >> the house convenes to continue its discussion before taking a final vote on the package. if no changes are made, it will go to