Yesterday the Republican Party of Kentucky hit back at Steve Beshear with a new web ad. It’s based in fact – which is strange for Republicans – but will it float? [Page One]

Most people in the United States want a ban on smoking in public places, according to the latest polling data. [Reuters]

Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson questioned Jack Conway for the 76th day in a row yesterday: “The roller coaster ride that Jack Conway has taken us all on is nearing an end,” said Robertson. “His refusal to answer simple questions regarding whether he engaged in a serious conflict of interest speaks volumes to voters.” [Press Release]

Louisville native and Iraq veteran Troy Yocum is walking across the country to raise money for military families in need. Check this out. [Broken Sidewalk]

The Gannett beast’s profits have fallen 22% as circulation and newsprint advertising are dying out. [Poynter]

This Friday at 9:00 A.M. Eastern, Congressman John Yarmuth will host his second annual “Build Your Skills: A Job Hunter’s Guide to Success” workshop. If you’re interested in going, be sure to RSVP via Yarmuth’s official website. [Yarmuth's Site]

Louisville isn’t one of the top ten cities in the United States with the fastest green jobs growth. Maybe we can change that. We’re “Possibility City,” after all. [HuffPo]

July’s Car-Free Happy Hour will take place this Thursday at The Egg Roll Machine/Cafe Mimosa at 5:30 P.M. [Consuming Louisville]

No, this Judy Green mess is not over with the Metro Council. The entire city is literally going to melt from the heat and from Judy’s ethical lapses. [FOX41]

For real. Just check this mess of folks getting sworn in to decide Judy Green’s fate. [WAVE3]

We won’t know what’s going down with Judy until the first or second week of August. [Phillip Bailey]

U.S. Attorney Kerry Harvey says a nursing home’s worthless care lead to deaths and injuries. [H-L]

The Kentucky Arts Council awarded $95,000 to Actors Theatre of Louisville. This is why our city can have nice things. [WHAS11]