In case you missed it, check out the latest (first) SurveyUSA polling data on the mayoral race. [The 'Ville Voice]

A good way to win over the progressives: Maybe the governor could consider banning Atrazine. It’s a poison made by Syngenta, the title sponsor of a recent farm and tractor show here in the city. [HuffPo]

And here’s the Courier-Journal’s story on it all. The poll truly is a name ID piece. [C-J]

Time to ditch your car. Car-free happy hour is tomorrow from 5:30 to 8:00. [Consuming Louisville]

Republican candidate for Congress, Larry Hausman, will hold a press conference to talk about some stuff as he opens his headquarters today at 11:30 A.M. At the corner of Shelbyville and Hurstbourne. [Press Release]

This is how Jim Gooch is ruining the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a shill for king coal. The fact that Steve Beshear and the Kentucky Democratic Party have allowed this buffoon to go unchallenged is just as bad. [H-L]

Some folks running for mayor and some others working for Jerry Abramson say crime isn’t an issue in Louisville. But some people, like Metro Councilcritter Dan Johnson, get it. He’s allocating $10,000 to assist LMPD Divisions 3, 4 and 6 in an effort to combat a recent flurry of thefts in Beechmonth and Iroquois. From the press release: “We have found that extra funding is needed to allow officers to get a handle on problem areas when crime increases from time to time,” said Johnson. “This funding will allow more officers overtime to patrol some areas where we have seen a recent increase of thefts and break-ins.” [Press Release]

You know I don’t agree with the Courier-Journal editorial board often: but take note. This horse shiz of using children as pawns in Frankfort has got to stop. Greg Stumbo should be ashamed and the rest of the legislature should be immediately repenting. [C-J]