the maryland general assembly has given stephanie rawlings- blake an extra year of job security. last night, a measure was approved to bring the election cycle in line with the presidential cycle. that gives the mayor a onetime five-year term. the change will save the city $3.7 million and hopefully improve voter turnout. >> accounts meant is calling on the county executive to suspend his police chief. questions were answered about alleged misconduct within the department. kim dacey is live with details. >> deputy police chief emerson davis answered counsel's questions that his boss, police chief james teare, declined to address last week. according to "the baltimore sun," davis asked the justice department to investigate allegations of police misconduct related to the criminal indictment against county executive john leopold. leopold faces four counts of misconduct in office and one count of misappropriation of county funds. a grand jury indictment alleges leopold directed his task- payer-funded security detail to perform personal and political tasks including transporting him t

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mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants to increase the bottle tax from 2 cents to 5 cents to help played -- pay for construction and renovation of city schools. opponents say will create a burden on customers by forcing them to pay more for soda and bottled beverages. a case of bottled water would cost $1.20 more and some retailers worry they could lose business. the mayor toured a dilapidated middle school and said the body it -- the bottle tax would help renovate schools and turn them into state-of-the-art facilities. >> that is what we should be known for in baltimore, not dilapidated be -- not dilapidated buildings that every time it rains we have leaks and students have to drag their desk to another room because it -- because they cannot use their classroom. our kids deserve better. >> high-quality classrooms have a significant effect on student learning and graduation rates. >> the mayor is hopeful the council will move forward on this bill. we will have an update on this hearing and meeting and an update on the council members progress, coming at new at 6:00. shelton dutes, wbal-t

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mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants to increase the tax to 5 cents. the revenue from the new tax would go up to school construction and renovation. supporters are making a desperate plea for the passage of the bill. >> we have schools that look and feel like prisons. it is unacceptable. it is not because people do not care. it is because we have not had the resources to make the substantial changes that need to be made. it is an economic development issue that i urge you to support. >> opponents and don't want the new bottle tax to pass because they worry it could create a burden on small businesses and low-income families. a 12 pack of of water would increase by about $1.20. they are worried that people would then go to the county instead of spending their money in the city. the public comment is continuing as we speak. i will have an update later tonight at 11:00. shelton dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> now what? that is the question facing a big part of downtown baltimore after a deal to rebut -- to redevelop a quayside fell through. jayne miller joins

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the general assembly has given mayor stephanie rawlings-blake an extra year of job security. legislators in annapolis approved a measure to bring the city postelection cycle in line with the presidential cycle, giving the mayor and other officials voted last year 85- year term. term.-year it will save millions of dollars and hopefully improve voter turnout. in a "session 2012," state lawmakers have less than a week to resolve budget differences before the session ends. they did not get far on monday. a conference committee is dealing with the shift on how tensions -- teacher pensions will be paid for. the group is scheduled to meet again this afternoon. a baltimore man will spend life in prison without parole for killing a 15-year-old boy and stomping his body in a bedroom closet. 37-year-old dante parrish suffocated and slit the throat of jason mattison in 2009. in court, he admitted to being part of the crime but said that someone else killed the boy. in maryland are charged with the disappearance of a girl in new york. an amber alert was given for the missing girl. a state

. >>> mayor stephanie rawlings-blake showed her teaching skills. it's part of teach for america week. she and other local leaders stepped in to support the national program which recruits top talent and place them in schools where they are need the most. >> i'm so excited for what teach for american means. we get to attract the best and the brightest to teach in some of the most challenged classrooms. our test scores are going up, enrollment is up. dropouts are down. we she that young people have an impact on our city. >> teach for america drive -- strives to improve the opportunities. 9,000 members lead classrooms in 33 of the country's poorest regions. >> baltimore's energy future grew as the city unveiled the largest solar project to date. more than 4,000 were placed at the waste water treatment plant. the city will receive $6 million for the life of the project. next up, adding panels to the roofer of the convention center. >>> it's donate life month and linda so has the story of a woman who has made the decision. you'll see how she reached her

. >>> mayor stephanie rawlings-blake visited a different baltimore school to make a plea for the city council to take a vote on the bottle tax increase. she said the money raised should be used for school renovation. the principal says the first thing she he had a like to see -- she would like to see is the removal of a portable classroom. >> we also need air conditioning. it's very hot. >> the city council hearing is happening right now to talk about the proposed bottle tax increase. >>> that brings us to the dooms day clock. the group wants to prevent steep cuts in the education system that will go into effect if the budget is not balanced. if the cuts take place, they say maryland's number one ranking in education may be in jeopardy. >> you can only ask folks to do more with less for so long. if we see budget cuts that will disproportion nail natalie -- disproportionately affect them, we will be moving maryland backward. >> if the budget stays the way it is they say this will affect college tuition and the functionings of public libraries. >>> while they're sorting things out in an

during the ceremony, mayor bloomberg talked about it with our mayor mayor stephanie rawlings-blake. >> she was nice enough to receive me this afternoon. all mayors have the same problem. everybody wants something and nobody wants to pay for it. i'm sure that's not how it is in the united arab emirates, but here -- >> reporter: maybe it is different over there. that is a live look at the main entrance to the johns hopkins hospital on orleans street in east baltimore. you're used to seeing the traditional building on broadway. a lot of the buildings are outdated, but this one is not. it has been designed to accept new advances that they haven't even thought of yet. a lot went into it. they are cutting the ribbon today and will officially open later this month. christian schaffer reporting. >> thank you. >>> there is still no official cause for the fear that burned down the popular tavern next year. it is scheduled to open before the end of the year. this is a sketch of the new one. it will have the traditional front and the back garden section will remain open. it will be bigger. there

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today, mayor stephanie rawlings- blake joined a baltimore city school dr. es alonzo for an announcement. the mayor say the all of baltimore's 205 city schools are celebrating. and to celebrate the occasion, mayor rawlings-blake presented with a bin that they are distributing to every school. >> good deal for everyone there. >>> straight ahead on wjz eyewitness news at 4:00. the video sparked outrage. will it prevent a jury in the case of a houston police officer? >>> the octomom gets a social services complaint. who called about the living conditions for her 14 children? >>> and we're enjoying a mild, sunny afternoon. bob will update your first warning weather forecast. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> the first of four houston police officers charged in the video taped beating of a teenage suspect heads to trial. prosecutors say andrew bloomberg and three other officers were caught on camera last year, kicking and stomping 15-year-old chad holly. defense attorneys allege the high-profile tape will affect bloomberg's chances of a fair while -- trial. >>> the fbi is

for 20 years, fighting for updated gym and today they opened the new center, stephanie rawlings blake and members of the department of parks and rec for on hand for the celebration. it will be a place for children to organize activities and space for seniors to meet. >> i applaud you the community. i'm glad you have want some place to come and be active and this is wonderful. >> the building has been name for neighborhood women who champion the project. >>> we have been tealing with lane closures, now it's getting worse. saturday the road will be down to one lane in both directions, the current closures are 29th street. closed at 6:00 tomorrow morning and staying that way until noon. crews are working on emergency repairs to collapse drainage pipes unter the expressway, it's expected to take weeks to avoid delays, take an alternative route. >>> there will be more closures downtown in the worthington valley area of reisterstown for the maryland hunt cup steeple chase at 2:00. traffic will be diverted, several roads closed from 3:00 until 6:00. everything is expected to be back to norma

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake showed off the newly renovated buildings as well as new construction is big win for those looking for affordable housing. >> we plan to grow by 10,000 families in the next 10 years and this is an example of how it can be done. when you look at the billions of dollars in investment going on right here, it gives me hope that this neighborhood, this community's best days are yet to come. >> and to show you how in demand affordable housing is right now, most of those units are already rented. >> income and in 2012 tonight, both mitt romney and president obama are raging -- are waging a war for the women's vote. the latest battle, a tweet suggesting and and ronnie never worked a day in her life -- ann romney never worked a day in her life. >> the romney campaign immediately pounced on that and the obama camp called for an apology. >> the comment from democratic consultant hilary rosen ignited a firestorm. >> his wife has never worked a day in her life. >> she is what -- if she is talking about mitt romney's wife. the mother of five men stayed at home that appe

. >>> baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake is weighing on the suspension of a city police detective. detective daniel thomas nicholson is the subject of a criminal investigation, after he allegedly used his police powers to conduct unauthorized searches for his missing daughter. nicholson's daughter eventually returned home. city leaders say they have a responsibility to hold nicholson accountable for any wrongdoing. >> the public needs to know that if an officer operates or acts outside of the law, we're going to take it seriously and act on it. >> reporter: court documents show nicholson was charged last year in assault, in a separate case involving his daughter. but the case never went to trial. >>> today, the head of homeland security testifies about the secret service scandal. janet napolitano calls the allegations inexcusable. ines ferre reports with the harsh words for the agents involved. >> reporter: homeland security secret ser janet nopolitano said that investigators will get down to the bottom of the prostitution scandal. leaving no stone unturned. >> let me be clear. we

aligning the voting psych wl the presidential schedule, and allows a one time five-year term for stephanie rawlings blake and officials. the next city wide election would be november 2016. supporters say it would boost turnout and save money. voter rights coalition wants the city to be on the gubernatorial schedule. >>> tonight students at towson university will hold a candlelight individual until hop nor of two students who died over the weekend. 27-year-old timothy cover, iraq war veteran was found dead in his apartment. that was off campus. police say he had a heart attack. 12 hours earlier, ryan bailey, a student, was killed in a hit and run accident at washington and york road. police are searching for the driver in the crash. >>> teenager is dead and speed coupled with wet roads the blame. deputies say rita was driving northbound on pool road in gamber during a downpour and lost control, veered off the road and wrapped it around a tree. she was a student at westminster high school. >>> questions about who won the mega millions in baltimore. the ticket was sold there. a woman in west port beli

. >> keep your promise is the message from parents to mayor stephanie rawlings lake. she had committed to doubling the number of after-school programs available. shelton dutes is live outside city hall with more. >> that meeting is wrapping up right now, but a resolution that would double fanning to -- double funding to after-school programs did pass, and committee members are hearing final testimony in council chambers right now. earlier this afternoon, the laughter of children could be heard on the front lawn of city hall. the kids, their parents and teachers came out to demand increased funding to after- school programs and summer programs, which could suffer because of the city's budget woes. two resolutions were introduced this afternoon. one with double money to these after-school and summer programs. that resolution was introduced by a group of kids in the safe and sound program here in baltimore. attendees of the meeting were told that the board of estimate really has the power. >> i just encourage you all to use our power, and if it is not in the budget, vote

. >>> mayor stephanie rawlings-blake along with students, parents and teachers pushed for the bottle tax proposal to fund schools. the mayor wants to increase it from two cents to five cents. she toured john eagan howard elementary school school. >> i'm standing here because he can't fight for what he needs. a lot of times the city has to stand in and pass things so we can really begin to flourish and pass on. >> the mayor's efforts to get general assembly to pass it failed this year. >>> the clock is ticking and the state education program is watching each passing second by marking it with a dooms day clark it. scribed of represents when the state's so-called dooms day budget will go into effect july 1st. they said education would be severely hit. anne arundel stands to lose $13.7 million in revenue. baltimore county $14.2 million. baltimore city stands to lose almost $60 million in state aid for education. >> first and last is in education because it is the great equalizer for jobs for really the level of employment to be obtained and we need to obtain that in k-12, in higher educa

tonight mayor stephanie rawlings-blake, along with others will flip the switch, lighting city hall in blue for the month of ay. one out of 88 children on average are diagnosed with some form of autism. in maryland the number is 1 out of 80. >>> bob buccaneer took time to honor two remaining tuskegee airmen. it was here at the woodlawn senior center. the two men, ages 91 and 92 served in the elite group back in the 1940s, who despite sec gree gracious -- segregation were pioneers. >> they would always say why are you over there fighting for the freedoms you don't have at home. maybe one day it would change. we prayed it would. >> both men were honored for their military service. >>> now let's get to our developing story surrounding the megamillions lottery. the grand prize was $656 more, and today the search is still on for the winner in maryland. i have to chase everybody to your website on your facebook page. that shot of you standing in front of that check is hilarious. >> reporter: no one would believe me. president big question is who won the money. there are so many rumors. at th

but mayor stephanie rawlings-blake and a team of visionaries are spearheading a plan that will convert it. >> we have vacant lots throughout the city. we're determined to get those lots in the hands of either developers who want to build new houses for our new families or to do something like this, to transform this vacant lot. people are sick and tired of seeing trash and who knows what else. now it's a garden. >> reporter: the city plans to convert the lots to herbal edible gardens. children from neighborhood schools -- with the goal of 1,000 gardens by 2018, the sponsor, scotts miracle gro shows a way to give back and to teach urban farming and healthy eating. >> providing them a benefit back from a value of the gardening. we viewed it as a big opportunity to help. so far, this is our second one. it's going very well. >> we're seeing a real difference. we were here yesterday. this was just dirt and people were looking around like what's going on. you come today. it's an area that's been transformed. >> reporter: a $25,000 grant will beautify this, raise property values and bring tog

the voting cycle with the presidential schedule and allow one time fife-year term for mayor stephanie rawlings and oh officials. voter rights coalition wants the city to be on the gubernatorial cycle instead. >>> 100 years since the construction of the ship titanic and ma reap forensic experts are offering up new details about how the ship sunk. members of the marine forensic symposium are holding a news conference this morning, sharing the information about the sinking of the titanic and showcasing developments in research and exploration technology. >>> teept of natural resources offer prizes to fishermen who kill trouble some fish. >> $200 for gift cards from bass pro shops and passport. snake heads are voracious predators. >>> there is a woman who says she is the winner of the mega millions but the story gets complicated. >> we are trying to sort. this woman, says she is a haitian immigrant, a single mother of 7, who lives in baltimore's west port community. she spoke with abc 2, there is controversy over if she is the mega millions winner. wilson says she and co-worker at the mcdonald's p

the presidential schedule and allows and a one time five-year term for stephanie rawlings blake and other officials. the next city wide election is in november 2016. supporters say it would boost voter turnout and save money. >>> tonight there is going to be a candlelight vigil to help students deal with grief after two towson university students died over the weekend. a 20-year-old named ryan bailey was struck by a car. in a separate incident, another student, timothy coyer, a junior prebusiness administration major was found dead in his apartment. a candlelight vigil will be held in towson. >>> speed and wet roads are to blame for a crash that kill a teenager. deputies say that 16-year-old right ta, was driving northbound on pool road and lost control of her toyota corolla. it veered and wrapped around a tree yesterday morning. she was a student at westminster high school and a member of the grace fellowship chapel in westminster. is she the winner, a may recall woman says the -- a maryland woman says the multimillion jackpot is hers. >> where is the ticket? where she says she is hiding

earlier in the day, mayor stephanie rawlings-blake brought attention to the rundown condition of many of the city schools. >> we have filled the bathrooms -- filthy bathrooms. some people hold it all day. our water fountains do not work. all of those that say to stop taxes, you are wrong, because we really needed. >> opponents say they do not think the bottle tax is the way to go because it will hurt small business. >> i would like to have everybody here take an oath that any of you who support this will agree to pay $25 fine. >> it is a very simple thing for workers. it means lost hours and lost jobs. >> i don't think we should ask our children to be begging for dollars. if you want to put $10 million into a race of private investors, we can do that without asking anyone to have a bake sale for us. >> in response to the decision by the committee, the mayor took to hurt twitter account and said it dixon the following message. she said councilman stokes will not vote up or down on school funding construction. we are elected to make decisions. let him know. it is unclear how long this w

among those taking part, mayor stephanie rawlings-blake. >>> and roger clemens is facing a tough opponent are not baseball players. >> susan sarandon probably get gets access to a anywhere she wants but the one place she is not allowed. >> why parents need to be weary of letting kids play with free apps on ipad or iphones or any smart device thor that matter because in the end, it could cost mom and dad big bucks. lynette. >> and we have chillytemperatures but more seasonable temperatures will be moving in. i will have the details coming up. >> reporter: and as you head out the door for the tuesday morning drive, any hot spots we will have live pictures where you can and cannot get a good ride this morning. we believe keeping kids healthy can start with healthy hands. with the lysol no-touch hand soap system healthy hands can be automatic. for healthy tips and more, visit lysol.com/missionforhealth. >>> you're watching the station that works for you "good morning maryland"." >> reporter: new information on the goal to finish work on the budget. >> george zimmerman is finishing work outsid

. >>> today mayor stephanie rawlings-blake will make an a-- make an announcement about the charm city circulateor route. it connects it with fort mchenry. it's called the banner route and will be up and running in time for the star-spangled celebration in june celebrating the 200 year anniversary of the war of 1812. that announcement is today. it will happen at 12:00 outside fort mc-- 10:00 outside fort mchenry. >>> one person killed and 100 injured. details of a storm that turned a celebration into a nightmare. >>> also ahead, it was a well coordinated event, and the move that some patients at johns hopkins hospital got to make this weekend. we will tell you how it all went. you are waking up to what's new in baltimore. >> we are dry but clear right now. but we have unsettled weather on the way. i will tell you when that arrives coming up. 3q i can't stand these spots. those spots are actually leftover food and detergent residue that can redeposit on your dishware during the rinse cycle. gross. jet-dry rinse agent helps wash them away so the only thing left behind is the shine. jet-d

. >>> may stephanie rawlings blake will announce that all baltimore city schools are participating in the single stre recycling program. she will make the announcement at highland town elentary >>> and dr. jill biden will be in newport news highlighting e importance of understanding the needs of military connected children in school and will be joand by the joint chiefs of staff and vi chairman. >>> the supre court will hear arguments r and against arona controrsial immigration law. a rally is tang place of those against the laws. will cross discussion the star witness today. andrew young is the former aide. he testified about how campaign monies were used to hide edwards pregnant mistress. >>> this moing's health alert a. new case of mad cow disease in the united states. >> the department of agrilture confirms it has been found in dairy cow in california. this morning, abc2 news lind so is here live with everything u need to know. what's going on. >> reporter: despite the new case, federal health officials don't want you to worry because the animal never entered the food supply. they

. >> baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake are among those who are urging gansler to take the matter to the supreme court. attorney general doug gansler will be our guest this morning. you can e-mail questions to sundayquestions@www.wbaltv.com -- sundayquestions@wbaltv.com. >> new rules for the secret service. they plan ato -- they plan to assign chaperones on some trips. brian mooar has more. >> a new policy change suggests trust and confidence are in short supply in the wake of the colombian prostitution scandal. the associated press obtained a memo that the secret service will bring senior level supervisors to make sure agents follow top new policies. no entertaining foreign nationals in hotel rooms. no hanging out in nonrep uteable -- nonreputable establishments. and u.s. laws apply no matter where they are. >> congress wants to see the full results of this internal investigation. >> online security chief janet napolitano gave a glimpse of that investigation. nine secret service employees are out of a job and three more face administrative punishment for what happened when presid

. >>> also today, mayor stephanie rawlings-blake will make an announcement about the extension of a charm city circulateor route. this line will soon run to fort mchenry. a news conference is set for 10 this morning. >>> getting more relief at the pump to tell you b that's good news. gas prices continue to inch downward. aaa says prices dropped by a nickel over the past week. the average for a gallon of regular unleaded now stands at 3.82 nationwide. >>> let's look at how prices look around the country what drivers are nag other cities. a-- are paying in other cities. about 3.79 a gallon tulsa oklahoma it's 38 cents cheaper averaging about 3.41 a gallon. >>> we are work for you to help you save monday -- working for you to help you save monday. log onto abc2news.com to find the lowest gas price. look under the traffic tab and we will try to help you out. >>> we have all thought about creative ways to get out of jury duty. but a new scam says you might think twice about your civic duty. we have information on ways scanners are trying to get your personal information. we will explain straig

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake is taking part. >>> president obama is honoring the 2012 national teachere year finalists and thank them for their hard work and dedication each and every day in the classroom. >>> michelle obama is a speaker today at a organization that works to inspire young girls and women to be strong, smart and bold. >> former representative gabrielle giffords is honoredth given the we are emily award. emily's list is supportive of women in politics. >>> and the senate is set to vote on a bill to reform the postal service. it includes ending 6-day mail delivery and requires service to wait two more years to close smaller post offices. >>> is the grand prix going to happen this year? organizers are running out of time to try to save that race. >> and linda so is standing by right now to tell us why. linda, what's going on. >> reporter: they are running out of time. this time last year, organizers of the grand prix were selling tickets for the race. but the group in charge of this year's race is not there yet. city councilman william cole a supporter of the race says the

baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants to start the training with jobs for youth aged 14 to 21 this summer. wbal-tv 11 is proud to join the mayor's "hire one youth" campaign to provide summer jobs to some of baltimore city's 23,000 high school students. based on the belief that summer jobs launch careers, the mayor is asking local companies to hire youth workers who have been interviewed and selected and are ready to contribute to their operation. ideally, the student has the opportunity to be exposed to the work environment, and the employer gets work done and possibly finds a future employee. the hope is also that students will be motivated by the future career opportunities they see and gain important perspectives about their education options after high school. employers can either place the young person on their payroll or make a $1,200 contribution to youth works, and placement will be with government agencies. youth works is not just about getting young people off the streets, but it's about inspiring and giving them a glimpse of their potential future as professionals i

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants to start the training with jobs for 14 to 21-year-olds this summer. wbal-tv 11 news is proud to help with the mayor's jobs campaign to help 23,000 high school students. based on the belief that summer jobs launch careers, the mayor is asking local workers who have been interviewed and selected and ready to contribute to their operation. ideally the student has the ability to be exposed to the work environment and possibly find a future employee. the hope is also that students will be motivated by the future career activities they see in gaining important perspectives in gaining important options after high school. employers can place a young person on their payroll or make a $1,200 contribution to youth works. youth works is not just about getting young people off the streets, but it is about inspiring or giving them a glimpse of their futures in the professional and private sectors. for more information go to wbaltv.com and click on "hot topics."

that is the man from parents increasers -- from parents and teachers to mayor stephanie rawlings-b >>ca's remembering a television and music icon. dick clark died at the age of 82. >> a look at the enormous impact he had on the world of entertainment. among his greatest accomplishment, green rock-and- roll to the mainstream and watching hundreds of careers -- launching hundreds of careers and bringing rock-and-roll to the main street. from the supremes to the beach boys, he even had a young michael jackson on his show. >> the guy who made it trusted and safe for generation after generation to discover what was new and hot in music. >> probably the most significant thing is that it brought peopl together as human beings. >> there is no doubt "american bandstand" played a major role in america. >> i was devastated. he was like a father figure. >> i do not feel like he is gone. >> dick clark created a road map for tv personalities like ryan seacrest, who remembered him last night on "american idol." >> i know this guy. he is in a better place. >> his lasting influence is sure to impact g

baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake is on board because another one of the bill sweeteners provide year. caesars is not worried about competition. >> we come out favorably disposed because it means 500 new jobs, a much more competitive business, and allows us to invest a larger scale so we can offer better amenities to the people of baltimore. >> the session ends in less than a week. >> thank you. investigators do not know where it was heading, but they know where it ended up. >> a small plane ended up in a fiery wreck in a florida shopping center. how the pilot and the passenger made it out alive. >> 3 contest, but will one finally mean one nominee? more on the gop race for president, coming out. [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communities... america's beverage companies have created a wide range of new choices. developing smaller portion sizes and more low- & no-calorie beverages... adding clear calorie labels so you know exactly what you're choosing... and in schools, replacing full-calorie soft drinks with lower-calorie options. with more choices

. >> the city's fire union chief says he'll meet this coming week with mayor stephanie rawlings to talk about what he calls, again, a dangerous proposition. live at city fire headquarters in downtown, tim tooten, wbal-tv 11 news. >> in project economy news, what can you buy for $4? hmm, a gallon of regular gas in most of maryland. a.a.a. midatlantic confirms the average price hit $4, up two cents from wednesday, six cents higher than the national average, and 32 cents more than a year ago. the reason why? >> oil refineries are switching from their winter blend to the more environmentally friendly but costlier spring blend, so motorists will now see prices rise at the pump. >> a.a.a. says despite rumors, they don't anticipate prices will hit the $5 mark this season. do you know of a good deal of gas prices around maryland? down load our new iphone app. >> today a fresh look at the still struggling economy. millions of americans are still out of work, but economists think we could see a significant number of jobs added in the latest jobs report out today. 11 news reporter tara mergener jo

. >> reporter: the hearing comes hours after mayor stephanie rawlings-blake toured a city school, in desperate need of repairs as she promotes her plans to increase the bottle tax by 5 cents, a plan she says would generate millions in revenue. and help the city lower another $300 million in bonds to renovate old schools and build new ones. >> amounts to the largest increase in school construction proposed in baltimore in modern times. >> her plan has a lot of support. many understand that it's their grocery budget that will take a hit. >> it's no-contest are no- brainer. >> reporter: and remember, that 5-cent tax is per container. that text, -- tax,ex tra60 cents. >> those higher taxes hurt their businesses. >> certainly we want to see baltimore city schools improve. >> reporter: store owners insist, some customers would shop in the county, rather than pay the bottle tax. she's part of a coalition of retailers and bottling companies, calling the increase a job killer and bad for small businesses. >> just makes our lives very difficult. and perhaps not survivable. and i know that that

. >> mayor stephanie rawlings- blake toured john eager howard elementary. one of many schools desperately in need of repairs. >> you will see that our air conditioners are very, very old. >> reporter: bullet holes, patched putty and a run-down portable classroom. among problems the mayor believes can be fixed if the city passes an increase in the bottle tax. a plan she says will generate revenue. and help the city lev -- leverage more in bonds. >> reporter: these amounts to the largest increase in construction proposed in modern times. >> reporter: her plan has a lot of support, including many parents who understand that it's their grocery budget. >> remember, that 5-cent tax is per container. a 12-pack like this, an extra 60 cents in taxes. >> reporter: local supermarkets say those higher taxes hurt their businesses. >> certainly, we want to see baltimore city schools improve. >> they want to insist that some would shop in the county rather than pay the tax. they are calling the increase a job killer and bad for small businesses. >> it just makes our life

joining me is stephanie rawlings-blake, alvin brown and rahm emanuel, the mayor of chicago. i am please to do have each of them at this table. they're here because of bloomberg philanthropies is having a session of mayors talking about city problems and they're pleased to have a chances to talk to tell at the same time. i begin with the mayor of baltimore and the same question for each of you. how is this job different than you might have imagined even though you are on the city camp before you got there. -- city council before you got there. what is it you would say that makes this so challenging and interesting and some say the most, the best job in politics. >> i think the one thing i don't think any of us could have imagined was the great recession and the challenges and the new normal that that brings to all of our jobs. so that presents a significant challenge, having to do more with less. we've said all day that people want less taxes and more services. how do you do that. it's about making top choices and by being more like a business and that's why we use an ouome b

. >>> baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake is weighing in on police detective thomas nicholson. he is the subject of criminal investigation, after he used his powers to conduct unauthorized purchases. city leaders say they have a responsibility to hold nicholson accountable for any wrongdoing. >> the public needs to know that if an officer operates or acts outside the law, we're going to take it seriously and act on it. >> also, wjz confirms, nicholson was arrested on assault charges last year, related to an incident with his daughter. >>> our media partner, the baltimore sun, reports those charges were later dropped on the condition the family attend counseling. >>> $12 million. that is how much anne arundel county schools say they were shorted in this year's budget. now they're fighting to get the money back. and once again, county executive john leopold is right in the middle of it. wjz is live. meghan mccorkell just finished speaking about the issue. >> reporter: the state school board has ruled that the county violated the law with its 2012 school budget. now, county leader

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major stephanie rawlings blake, city ceo, and nfl player, johnson, put on their best wits last nightnd put on the spot against hampstead hill academy students. they competed against 5th graders in quiz show, money raise willed benefit several charter schools in east baltimore. all right. we would not be want to be put on the spot. >> we would lose. >>> we are looking at a good day to be out and about, speaking of children, we've had a lot of parents call us through the week, getting close to the weekend to find out if the activities for the children this week, seems to be lacrosse and little league baseball, seeing parades and opening days are happening today. we are looking at a nice day for all of that. until dinner time. do all of oh your activities, the earlier the better. there is no immediate rush. the sky is blue. sun is up. it's a gorgeous day shaping up. talking about summer like temperatures around 77 the high. with this high pressure in control. even with the rain moving in, it's going to take a while for the leading edge of the rain to make it through or make a dent in th