. >>> governor martin o'malley named the biogovernor of the year in chicago today. why that means something big for these maryland students. i'm mary bubala. that story just ahead. >>> i'm suzanne collins in sykesville. the residents of this town speak loud and clear about the decision to install speed cameras. they overturned that ordinance. i'll have that coming up next. >>> 75 tons of help. how this massive structure may stop the equally massive oil spill in the gulf of mexico. >>> it is just after 6:30. 79 degrees. and clear. good evening. thanks for staying with wjz. here are some of the stories people are talking about tonight. one down, two to go. tonight, bp says it has capped one of the three oil leaks in the gulf of mexico. but 10s ever thousands of gallons -- tens of thousands of gallons of oil are still leaking into the water. manuel gallegus reports from venice, louisiana. a huge concrete and steel dome could be the best answer. >> reporter: this 75-ton, concrete and steel dome is what british petroleum hopes will finally put an end to this. >> it will

. >>> a big honor for governor martin o'malley. he is in chicago, being named biogovernor of the year. including $75 million in funding for the state's universities and colleges. >> reporter: maryland's biotech industry is being cultivated right before our eyes. inside labs like this at baltimore community colleges, life science institute. student catisha is positioning herself for the future. >> i'm currently interested in the forensics department as well as testing. >> the students are enrolled in the applied science program. >> we actually have to use our brain. and actually do hands on. >> many will go on to become lab techs. and director kathleen norris says their stills are -- skills near demand. >> right now, some of the industries have pulled back and are not hiring as well. but there's more money in research now. >> 15 students in this program will graduate this year. and many have already secured jobs here in maryland. >> reporter: and for those still looking for jobs, here's a lead straight from governor martin o'malley,

. >>> governor martin o'malley is in change receiving an award for bio technology for promoting the industry in state. the group noted the governor's tax credit as one of the reasons why they chose him. maryland is home to 50 bio center companies. the governor says he's made bio technology growth one of his top priorities. >>> now for a look at tonight's top stories. two people are dead in north baltimore after using a portable generator to power the lights inside the home. the landlord reported he had not seen the couple for days. when police arrived at their house they found the couple dead. police are waiting test results but they suspect they died from carbon monoxide poisoning. >>> baltimore's department of public works wants to raise water and sewer rates. they say the 9% increase is used to fix the water main breaks like the one in dundalk last fall. board of estimates will hold a public hearing in june. >>> after the car bomb scare in new york city over the weekend, the tsa isn't taking any chances. effective immediately airlines must check the names of passengers on a no-fly list af

martin o'malley signed legislation giving delinquent homeowners the opportunity to speak directly with mortgage lenders to find a solution. >> they cannot renegotiate the loan by changing the terms, the interest rate, make some adjustment in principle. if that does not work, the homeowner can request a mediation before a neutral third-party. >> business owners can defend themselves. >> most of the courts and judges recognize that. there is no guarantee they have to. this gives assurances to property owners that somebody breaks into their place of business that they have a right to protect themselves. >> one of the most far-reaching pieces of legislation makes using a cell phone a secondary traffic offense in maryland during a number of green bills were signed, allowing plug in vehicles to use hov lanes. a slots bill has been signed in western maryland. the governor signed more governor260 bills yesterday. jennifer franciotti, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the state is cracking down on drivers who use their cell phone while behind the wheel. technology is making be easier to go handsfree. the new

martin o'malley. it gives owners the opportunity to talk directly with the lender to find a solution. >> it requires the lender to make a series ever to renegotiate the loan if they can do it by changing the term, make some adjustments in principle, and if that does not work, it gives the homeowner the right to request mediation. >> the foreclosure rate is now at a record 4% in maryland. >>> baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake comments of the city council's decision to turn their backs on our proposed bottled beverage tax. she says she is anxious to hear their ideas hit. some of the ideas include new fees on billboard ads, increased parking meter rates. the mayor says she is open to any suggestions. >> i know that from the press conference, they have some ideas as well. i look forward to actually seeing them. we have to take what their proposals are at work with finance to flesh them out. >> she is reviewing the proposals to see if they will cover the revenue that she says the bottle tax would ha

. >>> governor martin o'malley is getting national recognition for being bio tech savvy. he was honored today for his work in promoting bio technology in maryland. maryland is home to 500 bio science companies and 50 research federal institutes and centers. >>> tonight the story of a single father of two who has served our country and delivered our mail. tonight that 40-something is being honored as outstanding student of the year at howard county community college. we'll share his story as he proves to us that it is never too late. >> the college accepts the admissions. >> reporter: howard community college honored one of their own today. >> this award is given to a student, who not only exhibits academic excellence or achievement in the academic arena but made their mark on campus by giving back to the college community. with great pleasure i would like to introduce our outstanding student of the year. [ inaudible ] >> if somebody told me a couple years ago at this time i would receive outstanding citizen's award i would not believe it. nobody i grew up had a degree. >>

. >> governor martin o'malley released a plan on how to revive the struggling to oyster business. >> the dwindling number of oysters in the chesapeake bay is shocking. today's population is just 1% of what it once was, thanks to disease and pollution in the bay. it has had a ripple effect on maryland's economy. >> it is difficult. sometimes i feel like i am pushing the rock up to the top of the mountain and then it rolls back down. >> governor o'malley says he has a plan to give the oyster a comeback not seen in decades. the state would more than double the number of oyster sanctuaries and expand the amount of anchorage an opportunity for businesses to cage and grow oysters. >> none of this is easy, but if we are informed indicted by science and we stick to what we know will work, then we actually can make a better day for the oyster, as we have already brought about a better day for the crab. >> growing oysters an opportunity for more farming jobs and a cleaner bay. oysters naturally filter water. >> it is an exciting day. thank you, 100 it thanks to you, 100 years of oyster mismana

. >> reporter: martin o'malley announcing new course to rebuild the state's evaporating oyster industry. >> we have a lot of work cut out for us. we know this can work. because of the tough decisions we made on the blue grab crab, they came rebounding back in a few years. >> reporter: the plan is to double the network of oyster sanctuaries and open up the oyster farming, a big shift away from the traditional wild oystering approach that has been used here for years. >> will allow some easters at a -- that are more resistent to disease to survive. the last thing you want to do is harvest them. you want to keep them living long and reproduce. >> they have seen it drop 90% and many oppose the plan and it would cut them off from the few remaining oysters there. the state officials say they have no choice. >> and yes, our oysters are at 1% of historic levels. the pass does not prolog and there is another possible future. >> reporter: maryland's blue crab population dropped to historic lows and bounced back 60% when female crabs were placed offlimits and that is that success that state offici

. >>> in maryland today governor martin o'malley signed new laws targeting sex offenders. one requires mandatory lifetime supervision for violent and repeat sex offenders. the law also increases minimum sentencing for child predators. >>> today marks the 40th anniversary of the deadly -- [ inaudible ] four students were killed, nine others injured. the university marked the anniversary with a walking tour and a candlelight vigil. >>> coming up next, tomorrow's not the time to bend any traffic laws. we'll tell you where police will be out in full force. >>> imagine being stuck on a roller coaster up side down for 20 minutes. it happened to those people. find out why the ride stalled. we're back in a few. h pll ckce can a smartphone reach the four corners of the earth ? can it make unlimited skype-to-skype calls to any country without using any minutes ? "hello." im anyone on skype, anywhere ? giving you an all access pass to the world ? droid can with skype mobile. one of thousands of apps that can run with other apps- from the ever-expanding android market. when there's no

governor martin o'malley announced new regulations today aimed at increasing the bay's remaining quality habitats from 9% to 25%. >> if we are informed, if we are guided by science and we stick to what we know will work, then we actually can make a better day for the oyster as we have already brought about a better day for the crab. >> right now oysters are about at 1% of their historic levels in maryland. governor o'malley says crab harvesting restrictions have already led to a significant rebound in that population, but he's not sure the oysters will reboindz quite as -- rebound quite as quickly. critics say increasing sanctuaries will just cut off some of the best areas of fishing and put between 400 and 500 watermen out of business. >>> lots of debate tonight about just what was caught on camera scurrying across the president's podium in the white house rose garden last night. president obama was just about to deliver some remarks on wall street reform when look at that little fella there in the lower right-hand corner running across there. oh, man. mouse? rat? press secretary robert

. >> yes no, governor martin o'malley unveiled a plan to double up oyster centuries. he hopes it will be the start to repopulate the chesapeake. >> bringing them back. >> bringing back the oysters, that is the goal of a new plan to reverse the drastic decline of oysters in the chesapeake bay. right now, the population is just 1% of what it once was. >> today, we are beginning a process that is point to put the economy back in the oyster industry. that will be good for the bay, good for jobs, good for maryland -- it is an exciting day. >> under the proposed regulations, the state would double the number of western sanctuaries -- oyster sanctuaries so more farming companies can cage and grow oysters. the area is off limits to promote a targeted approach. >> we can create jobs. we can help the resources grow. as it grows, we will also clean up the waters of this day. >> oysters act as a natural filter for water to improve quality. if this works, oyster farmers will have more competition and help stop the industry from sinking. >> this is trying to get more people to grow

. >> martin o'malley has signed into law new measures to help maryland is at risk of losing their homenifer franciotti has more. >> it is a foreclosure built and is one of many the governor has signed -- it is a foreclosure bill. the rate is at 4%. delete what homeowners have the opportunity to speak directly to lenders to find a solution. >> it requires the lenders to make a serious effort to renegotiate the loan by changing the interest rate or make some adjustments in principle. if that does not work, it is the hallmark of the right to request mediation. >> legislation strengthening their ranks of business owners to defend themselves also landed on the governor's desk. >> there is no guarantee they have to and so it gives assurances to property owners if somebody breaks into their home that they have a right to protect themselves. >> one makes using a hand-held cell phone a secondary traffic offense in maryland. a number of greenbelt were signed. there will be tax credits for green cards. a measure encouraging solar and wind power. - the governor entitl signed more than 260 bills. >

. >> governor martin o'malley released a plan to revive the struggling oyster business. >> the dwindlingr of oysters in the chesapeake bay is shocking. the number is just a small amount of what it once was. that has had a ripple effect on maryland's economy. luke says he's selling 10% of the demand he sees. >> it is difficult. sometimes i feel like cysiphus -- i push the rock up to the top of the mountain, and it rolls back down. under -- >> under the new regulations the governor would expand the opportunity for watermen or businesses to cage and grow oysters. >> none of this is easy. if we are informed, if we are guided by science and we stick to what we know will work, then we actually can make a bepter day for the oyster as we have already brought about a better day for the crab. >> growing oysters and tupts officials say for more farming jobs and a cleaner bay. oysters naturally filter water. >> it is an exciting day. thank you 100 -- thank you. 100 years of oyster mismanagement are going to be turned around today. >> officials say this strategy could generate economic impact over th

you may have heard martin o'malley signed a bill into lawful what it means is that the state can now regulate crematorium as well as funeral homes. however, that does not take affect until october 1st. so right now thisp coming friday the only thing that will be shut down is the funeral home itself. >> beth, thank you. >>> the funeral home's operators will have a hearing later this month to determine if they will be allowed to have their funeral license back. >>> a soccer coach under arrest tonight accused of an unthinkable crime. his name is louis hoyle. they think he committed repeated sex crimes against one child and believe there could be even more victims. >> rob: police do believe there could be other victims out there because hoyle was the coach of the crystal city soccer club. they are in the process of interviewing some of the players that played on that team during the time period was a coach. they are call this a case of fossable sodmy. they say he repeatedly assaulted a juvenile male. he worked with students from oak ridge el men ebb tear and gun ston middle school. now,

a bill signed into law by martin o'malley give someone is the opportunity to talk directly with the lenderuatters the opportunity to talk directly with lenders to find a solution. >> allows them to make a serious effort to renegotiate the loan, the length of the time, make some adjustments, and if that does not work, it gives the home owner the right to request mediation before a neutral third party. >> the foreclosure rate stands at a record 4% in maryland. >>> with the city council giving a cold shoulder to her proposed four-cent tax on bottled beverages, mayor stephanie rawlings-blake says she is anxious to hear their ideas to bridge the city budget gap. among the ideas aren't new fees on billboard ads, increased -- our new fees on billboard ads and increase parking meter rates. >> i know that they have some ideas as well and i look forward to actually seeing them. we have to take what their proposals are at work with finance to flush them out. -- flesh them out. >> she is reviewing the council's proposals to see if they would replace the income the tax would have generated. >> storms a

governor martin o'malley has signed a law allowing homeowners to go through mediation. >>> a major drug bust in fairfax county. police seized 21 pounds of cat in falls church saturday after spotting a man purchasing some from another man on the street. more than 100 additional pounds of the apparently feet means were later found at one of the suspect's homes. it is the largest procedure of cat, an evergreen shrub that is typically chewed like tobacco. >>> thousands of local commuters are expected to participate in the bike-to-work day today. there are a couple of pit stops in the area, one outside of alexandria city hall. they will be through through 8:30 with food, drinks and prizes for people that bike in. be careful and enjoy your ride into work this morning. >>> up next on fox 5 morning news, why the head of the national intelligence is stepping down now. >>> plus, redskins receiver santana moss accused of using human growth hormone. he's not the only star athlete linked to controversial doctor.  [ beeping ] ♪ my country ♪ 'tis of thee ♪ sweet land ♪ of liberty ♪ of thee i sing [ l

. >>> governor martin o'malley heads to chicago today.e bio governor of the year award. he's being recognized for promoting maryland's bio technology industry. we are out of time. have a great day. >>> this may be the most controversial play in baseball right now. just on to the field in the middle of a phillies game. little did he know that the philadelphia police would pull out a taser. did they do the right thing? or did they go too far? fans everywhere are weighing in. we're going to take a closer look this morning. >> 17 years old. heard another fan did the same thing in protest at the field yesterday. >> see if he learned the lesson. >> you're right about that, george. i'm robin roberts on this cinco de mayo. hope you're having a good morning. >>> a health alert about your children's medicines. dr. richard besser will be along with the massive recall on children's cold remedies. >>> first, we go to my interview with iran can president mahmoud ahmadinejad. he even suggested at one point that osama bin laden is living quietly in washi

martin o'malley in maryland wants their state to end childhood hunger. he announced a partnership and cabinet.ther a children's they want to deal with children's issues and figure out the barriers to kids and rolling in these programs and not those barriers down. he will be on the air with a psa urging families to get their kids into a summer feeding program. there are lots of things like ttat that we can do. and bank governors should take advantage of and lots of funding that exists at the federal level that they can brinn to ssates. host: our guest is here forr40 minutes. here are the numbers if you want to ask him questions. -ptalk a little bit about the areas. you mentioned maryland. is this more urban or rural? guest: it is across the oard. it is hitting almost everywhere. we ave problems in big cities and in places llke the mississippi delta althat has ben associated with thii type of hunger and poverty. we polled 740 publlc school teachers. 63% ssid they were spending their own money every week to buy food for kids to take home on weekends. that w

guest: i don't think martin o'malley would have really faced significant challenge, i wasn't expectingim to. but i think bob early getting in the race does turn this into a contest, a seat that he is now going to have to fight for. this is going to be an interesting race, and two guys who clearly don't like each other too much. host: and yesterday the "washington post" talking about how governor o'malley are embracing the obama agenda. guest: shows you how in governor's races particularly what you're going to hinge on state by state issues, you're going to see erlich move much to the center. host: next, reporter for politico, go ahead, nate. caller: i must make a correction at first on ron paul, basically saying that rand paul was asked a question and agreed to whether or not he agreed with the civil rights act. that is not correct. i watched the interview and the question was did he agree with the separate lunch counters. pnd he could not answer that question. he more or less trended towards bringing in guns and businesses having the right to include whoever they wanted to. and he nev