There are just a couple more days of the Second Annual Golden Poo Awards. Be sure to make your nominations today. [Page One]
Chris Poynter tried to claw Joe Burgan’s eyes out, because of expanded gambling, amen. The Fischer & Heiner campaigns are most certainly going to get into more cat fights like this. [...]

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This week Governor Steve Beshear spends 1:35 discussing instant racing:

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Earlier today the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved instant racing.
Here’s what Governor Steve Beshear had to say:
“This afternoon, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission took an important step toward helping our state’s endangered horse industry by approving changes to regulations to allow historic racing bets at our state’s racetracks.
The regulations will provide an additional tool that [...]

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The folks afraid to state publicly that they believe all candidates should be given equal consideration by the Courier-Journal: Jack Conway, Steve Beshear, Shannon White, Greg Fischer, Hal Heiner, David Tandy, Jerry Abramson, Trey Grayson, Rand Paul. I think it says a lot that Chris Thieneman, Daniel Mongiardo, Tyler Allen and Jim King all [...]

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Look familiar?

That’s the Cordish mall that won the slots bid over Laurel Park in Maryland.
And it further adds to my conspiracy theory that Cordish & Crew are way up Jerry Abramson’s you-know-what because they want gambling in Kentucky.

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WHAS11’s Joe Arnold sat down with Steve Beshear for an interview.
You need to watch this entire interview and, yes, Joe goes on and on and on about the “tea party” but whatever:

Steve Beshear says he presented a budget that was “valid” – despite the fact that it wasn’t? And didn’t even include an actual [...]

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Publishing this on Page One, but feel it’s fitting for VV, as well.
Ray Paulick has laid the smackdown on Damon Thayer. And it appears Cordish Cos is laying the groundwork for grabbing a slots license in Jefferson County.
I’ve known Damon Thayer going on 20 years, and I don’t think he’s a bad person. But [...]

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State legislators are none too happy to finally have proof that Steve Beshear was lying about gambling votes. [Page One]
Have you seen House Bill 253? It will make your eyes roll back in your head and your fingernails pop off in rage. [More Page One]
The University of Louisville hired a new Vice President of [...]

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Donorama starts tomorrow. Give blood to save lives. [Reminder]
Somebody at the Courier-Journal just noticed East Market Street. You already know everything mentioned, but it’s a good read. [C-J]
Tricare is reconsidering Humana and UnitedHealth bids for a $21.8 billion contract. [Business First]
Patrick O’Shea’s is set to open any minute now on Main Street. And [...]

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We’re all gonna die of the 4.5% water rate increase. [C-J]
River Fields just won’t quit. But the federal government isn’t having it. [C-J]
Louisville is so gay and stuff. Shh. Nobody tell Frank Simon. [LEO Weekly]
Fairdale Bigfoot possesses a superior knowledge of films and Facebook. Oh, is that homophobe David Edmonds trying to [...]

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