Here’s Jim Ramsey complaining about budget cuts. He still wants a hospital merger or a management contract for University Hospital. Note that there was no discussion of his massive pay raise. [FOX41]

A showdown over Kentucky’s proposed legislative districts isn’t coming – it’s already here. [H-L]

Local State Representative Reggie Meeks has a lot to say about churning legislative butter in Frankfort. This week, he discusses the redistricting nightmare. [Page One]

Louisville’s Air Pollution Control Board has voted to re-categorize a chemical used in some of the city’s manufacturing processes. Recent studies have suggested the chemical isn’t as carcinogenic as originally thought. [WFPL]

Remember the woman that crazy ass constable shot at Walmart? She was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Kmart. [WAVE3]

And here’s the expected story about the University of Louisville raising tuition rates while Jim Ramsey and his colleagues rake in millions upon millions of dollars each year. [Business First]

The license plate for the gays in Indiana? It’s causing faux family-types to freak completely out. They just can’t believe the gays aren’t getting stoned to death anymore. [WHAS11]

A Butchertown building that collapsed in September 2010 is going to be rebuilt. [Broken Sidewalk]

Louisville apparently won some sort of award for fighting childhood obesity. We’re pretty sure the folks behind the award have never actually been in Louisville. [WLKY]

J. Bruce Miller has been burning the comments section up lately with discussions of Chinese billionaires and potential NBA teams. [The 'Ville Voice Here & Here]

The “Unfair” is where locals go to buy real art during the St. James shenanigans. Here’s hoping you went this year and will go next year. [FOX41]

University of Louisville Geriatrics is set to honor an 82-year-old woman with the first Optimal Aging Award for maintaining physical, mental, social and spiritual health. [H-L]

Shocker (yes, sarcasm)! Jefferson County Public Schools are in danger of becoming a revolving door of persistently low-achieving schools. [C-J/AKN]

Chris Hartman knows David Williams isn’t an anti-gay bigot but he loves pretending that he is. Anyone can find that out by actually speaking with David Williams or his wife. With this logic, we can go ahead and say Steve Beshear’s a bigot because he has bigoted supporters – and because he’s afraid to say the word “gay.” [WFPL]

Owsley was so important that he made the New York Times on Friday. [NY Times]

More answers are expected today re: the Jefferson County Public Schools student assignment plan. Meanwhile, everybody in town is freaking out one way or another. [WAVE3]

Seriously, Greg Fischer? You’re just going to prove us right by trying to be in the social funtimes magazine you get at Kroger every single week? [VT]

Metro Council will approve Greg Fischer’s new MSD nominee in 3, 2… [WHAS11]

Been in the NuLu area recently? Then you’ve noticed how cool Lincoln Elementary School is looking these days. [Broken Sidewalk]

We can’t believe people are shocked that the Kentucky Kingdom deal with the state fair board fell through. [Business First]

Bidding begins today for companies to make repairs on the Sherman Minton Bridge. [WLKY]

Here’s a feel-good dog rescue story from Eastern Kentucky that could brighten your day. [H-L]

Are you surprised? All Louisville Orchestra concerts have been canceled in November. [WHAS11]

HAHAHA! Who really thinks Jack Conway is going to upset Jim Ramsey and his wealthy supporters in declaring the University of Louisville Hospital public, which it clearly is? [C-J/AKN]

Remember when this ‘Bodies’ exhibit was in Louisville and caused all sorts of drama? [H-L]

Kentucky Downs has already made more than $500,000 on instant racing. [FOX41]

Here’s what John Yarmuth had to say about Barack Obama’s jobs speech: “The President has presented a common sense approach to a very complex and serious economic situation. While I still want to see specific details, this is an agenda that should generate bipartisan support.” [Press Release]

Judy Green’s about to be removed from office on Monday and her “supporters” are still screaming racism. It’s a shame leaders like Maddie Jones excuse corruption and admitted abuse of the system – regardless of what it was for – and try blaming it on racism. We’ll never take her seriously again. Sure, the ignorant folks on Chris Thieneman’s website are happy to crack slavery jokes but Metro Council isn’t a bunch of racist idiots. People like Denise Bentley ought to be ashamed for backing this clown, Judy, after her absurd behavior while being paid with our tax dollars. [WAVE3]

It’s almost strange to see solid vegetarian options at Proof. I don’t care what Michelle says, the food there has never been great for a vegetarian who didn’t want the standard stuff. [Consuming Louisville]

The foreclosure rate rose 2.92% in June for Louisville. Our economy is just puppies and rainbows. [Business First]

Who wants to take bets that the arena ordeal in Lexington goes much more smoothly than the one in Louisville? [WLKY]

Yesterday marked the 126th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson questioned Jack Conway over his involvement in his brother’s drug scandal: “Time is running out for Jack Conway to credibly address this issue,” said Robertson. “Even in the face of police documents that indicate he helped his brother obtain legal counsel and failed to notify police that their investigation had been compromised, Jack blissfully maintains that he did not intervene. Kentucky voters are rightfully outraged.” [Press Release]

Metro Council has apparently had it up to its ears with Judy Green’s bullshiz and it has canceled her pre-trial conference. [WHAS11]

Really? Murderer Gregory O’Bryan is complaining that prosecutors illegally contacted his mother during the search for Andrew Compton’s body? [FOX41]

Yesterday the Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Todd P’Pool over Jack Conway for Attorney General. [More Page One]

Rather than focus on Louisville’s larger problems, Greg Fischer has spent tons of time getting restaurants to post calorie counts. We like the measure, but calories aren’t the only important aspect of diet. [WLKY]

President Barack Obama has nominated Mark Brzezinsky to replace now-former Ambassador Matthew Barzun in Sweden. [Open Secrets]

Sometimes we think Greg Fischer’s desire to be mayor was based solely on his desire to appear in the Voice-Tribune more frequently. [VT]

Steve Beshear has backed out of YET ANOTHER forum. This one is in Louisville’s West End. He must think non-whites won’t vote against him. [C-J/AKN]

Even the state’s major editorial boards realize it’s silly for Beshear to tuck tail and run so frequently while he’s so far ahead. He’s got time for all these ribbon cuttings and announcements he’s had no involvement with but can’t show up to discuss Kentucky’s problems. [H-L]

Bobby Jack Murphy’s gonna be a morning host on a radio station in Elizabethtown. [WAVE3]

There’s a new building on Bardstown Road and it’s apparently looking for tenants? Which is definitely why it’s promoting an open house. [Consuming Louisville]

Bike safety? In the United States? HAHA, fat chance. [The Economist]

We’re spending $150,000 to make the metro alert system work. [WAVE3]

Bellarmine University has some sort of civil liberties thingy going on September 16. [Press Release]

Rather than change things at Metro Animal Services, Greg Fischer’s folks are going after other area animal shelters in an attempt to lessen coverage. If you think otherwise, you haven’t been receiving the calls we have. [WHAS11]

Yesterday marked the 125th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson has questioned Jack Conway over his involvement in his brother’s drug scandal: “If I had to guess, I’d say Mr. Conway has not extended his services of arranging defense lawyers and meeting with suspects of criminal investigations to anyone outside his own family,” said Robertson. “As we close in on two months from Election Day, it is time for our press corps to quit giving the Attorney General a free pass.” [Press Release]

Newsflash: Todd Hollenbach can’t pass the smell test if he’s campaigning – without his opponent – at a $50-per-ticket event. [Business First]

Judy Green is a gigantic embarrassment for this city and she needs to be kicked out on her ass. [FOX41]

You should take your dogs to Yew Dell Gardens on 9/11 because you’ve got nothing else to do. [Consuming Louisville]

Imagine that – yet another corrupt health care business in Kentucky allegedly violating the law. [H-L]

Will the old Colgate factory every get re-developed? [WFPL]

What was that, again, about school vouchers being the savior of the educational system? [WLKY]

It’s your chance to give back to the folks who “run” this state. You’ve thought long and hard about rewarding them and you know giving them a golden pile of poo is the perfect payback.

Get in on the previous categories here:

• Most Constipated Politician – For the Candidate Who Campaigned for Something and Was Counted On to Bring It…. But Couldn’t Produce Shit When the Pressure Was On [Day 1]
• Worst Example Of Total Incompetence From A Local Or State Official In An Appointed Post [Day 2]
• Most Insincere Moment Of Public Pearl-Clutching [Day 3]
• Individual In Politics Or Media With The Worst Diarrhea Of The Mouth [Day 4]
• Positively Vomitous Case Of Of Do As I Say, Not As I Do [Day 5]
• Politician Most Likely To Be Investigated Or Indicted In The Next 12 Months [Day 6]
• Most Entertaining Public Meltdown By A Journalist Or Politician [Day 7]
• Person Responsible For Legislation (or Legislation-Related Mess) Requiring The Most Lubricant [Day 8]
• Elected Official, Appointee Or Government Employee Responsible For The Most Flagrant & Vile Abuse Of Taxpayer Money [Day 9]

Here’s today’s final category, so have at it:

Will it be a three-peat? Will WFPL’s Gabe Bullard win again? Only you can decide.

To nominate someone, please CLICK HERE (it’s easier to corral all comments on one site – your nomination will not be considered if you don’t follow directions). Be sure to detail exactly why they deserve the award. If you can make it funny? Please do so.

Make it happen!

It’s your chance to give back to the folks who “run” this state. You’ve thought long and hard about rewarding them and you know giving them a golden pile of poo is the perfect payback.

Get in on the previous categories here:

• Most Constipated Politician – For the Candidate Who Campaigned for Something and Was Counted On to Bring It…. But Couldn’t Produce Shit When the Pressure Was On [Day 1]
• Worst Example Of Total Incompetence From A Local Or State Official In An Appointed Post [Day 2]
• Most Insincere Moment Of Public Pearl-Clutching [Day 3]
• Individual In Politics Or Media With The Worst Diarrhea Of The Mouth [Day 4]
• Positively Vomitous Case Of Of Do As I Say, Not As I Do [Day 5]
• Politician Most Likely To Be Investigated Or Indicted In The Next 12 Months [Day 6]
• Most Entertaining Public Meltdown By A Journalist Or Politician [Day 7]
• Person Responsible For Legislation (or Legislation-Related Mess) Requiring The Most Lubricant [Day 8]

Here’s today’s category, so have at it:

We know it’s tough to pick just one. So pick them all! Nominate every wasteful hack in the state.

To nominate someone, please CLICK HERE (it’s easier to corral all comments on one site – your nomination will not be considered if you don’t follow directions). Be sure to detail exactly why they deserve the award. If you can make it funny? Please do so.

Make it happen!

OH GOD THE KAREN SYPHER SEXYTIME NIGHTMARE HAS RETURNED. [WLKY]

Yesterday was Day 8 of the Third Annual Golden Poo Awards nomination process and you need to get on that gravy train. [Page One]

Yesterday marked the 120th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson has questioned Jack Conway: “If Jack Conway really thinks he can make it through Election Day without answering these questions, he’s got another thing coming,” said Robertson. “If he wanted to make this thing go away, all he would have to do is thoroughly answer the five simple questions I have been posing for 120 days now.” [Press Release]

Lexington’s Urban County Government is making contingency plans for budget cuts. If Louisville did the same, Greg Fischer wouldn’t be disconnected enough to beg Metro Councilcritters for their slush fund dollars for his waterfront party. [H-L]

Judy Green has been given until Tuesday to produce those documents she doesn’t want to produce. Why these people continue giving her break after break is beyond us. [C-J/AKN]

The woman just won’t quit! She continues to attack her colleagues left and right. [FOX41]

Wait, there’s yet another place in Louisville to get cupcakes? We thought that fad was over. [Consuming Louisville]

Not many people are happy with having to pay $50 just for the chance to try to buy tickets to the Oaks and Derby. [WAVE3]

Tennessee moonshine products are now on sale in Kentucky. It’s only a matter of time before Kentucky moonshine is legal. [Business First]

Arrests are being made in animal cruelty cases. Greg Fischer and Metro Council are still sitting on their hands over animal cruelty taking place at Metro Animal Services. [WHAS11]

It’s your chance to give back to the folks who “run” this state. You’ve thought long and hard about rewarding them and you know giving them a golden pile of poo is the perfect payback.

Get in on the previous categories here:

• Most Constipated Politician – For the Candidate Who Campaigned for Something and Was Counted On to Bring It…. But Couldn’t Produce Shit When the Pressure Was On [Day 1]
• Worst Example Of Total Incompetence From A Local Or State Official In An Appointed Post [Day 2]
• Most Insincere Moment Of Public Pearl-Clutching [Day 3]
• Individual In Politics Or Media With The Worst Diarrhea Of The Mouth [Day 4]
• Positively Vomitous Case Of Of Do As I Say, Not As I Do [Day 5]
• Politician Most Likely To Be Investigated Or Indicted In The Next 12 Months [Day 6]
• Most Entertaining Public Meltdown By A Journalist Or Politician [Day 7]

Here’s today’s category, so have at it:

No wonder everything in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is so slippery these days…

To nominate someone, please CLICK HERE (it’s easier to corral all comments on one site – your nomination will not be considered if you don’t follow directions). Be sure to detail exactly why they deserve the award. If you can make it funny? Please do so.

Make it happen!