We are going to throw up if Daniel Mongiardo sends another press release out today letting us know that he’s taking a leak or breathing or whatever. GOOD GOD FOR ALL THAT IS HOLY/UNHOLY! What a waste of state resources.

In other news, I’m struggling to remain afloat with my schedule today and have to put off a couple stories for tomorrow. You wouldn’t believe how many legislators want to meet to complain about Frankfort.

Heads-up: We’ll be hosting another screening of Mountaintop Removal in Louisville in the coming months and would like your feedback on interest in attending. It’ll be free and all that.

Beginning to review resumes this weekend. Daunting task. Interested in being a full-time Assistant Editor/Investigator Reporter? We’ll be accepting applicants for the next week or two. [Click here for details]

Like we told you a couple weeks ago, Ellis Park will close by the summer. [Bluegrass Politics]

President Barack Obama today announced $123,446,750 million in weatherization funding and energy efficiency grants for Kentucky. $70million will go toward weatherization, which will allow an average investment of up to $6,500 per home in energy efficiency upgrades and will be available for families making up to 200% of the federal poverty level, roughly $44,000 per year for a family of four. $52million will go toward the State Energy Program to fund rebates for consumers for home energy audits or other energy saving improvements, development of renewable energy projects, promotion of Energy Star products, efficiency upgrades for state & local government buildings and other state efforts to help allegedly save families money on their energy bills. But don’t worry, you won’t ever see the help. [Press Release]

What the heck is up with Knott County’s finances? That county spends more money in more questionable ways than an airport employee. Goodness. When will it end? [H-L]

You mean Politico and Fox News are advancing Mitch McConnell’s fuzzy math on the cost of the omnibus/stimulus bills? Surely not. $1 billion an hour? Hardly. That money will be doled out over the course of 18 months. So fancy. [Media Matters]

Drilling in Kentucky’s State Parks and nature preserves? Not happening anytime soon. But don’t hold your breath– people like Greg Stumbo will fight to ruin Kentucky’s natural beauty so they can personally benefit. It’s only a matter of time. [Forbes/AP]

Pee Alert: Greg Stumbo put up four of the most ineffective speakers, ever, against David Williams on the conference committee on Senate Bill 1, the legislation to kill CATS. Kelly Flood, Linda Belcher, Kent Stevens and John Carney. We’re blown away. [Stephenie Steitzer]

Joe Sonka scored 338 on the dirty liberal quiz. We scored 360. We’re more conservative than he is so he must’ve screwed his answers up. What’s your score? [American Progress]

Are you old, retired, bored, an east end lady of leisure or just cold want something to do? Volunteer as a docent with the Kentucky Historical Society! The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort needs you. It’s part of the Historical Society’s campus which includes the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum. For more information on the docent program or to schedule an interview, please contact Linda Grabon at 502-564-1792, ext. 4422 or linda.grabon@ky.gov. [Press Release]

Speaking of KHS, its immigration website won a fancy award. Our New Kentucky Home: Immigrant Experience recently received a gold ADDY at the 2009 Lexington ADDY Awards ceremony. It’s an online exhibition that shares stories of immigrants who came to Kentucky to build a better life. Check it out. [Immigration]

Greater Louisville Inc (GLI) is spreading disinformation about card check legislation. HR1409 and S560. GLI alleges that card check allows coercion by eliminating the private ballot. Unfortunately, they neglect to mention that private are but an OPTION with the legislation, not a requirement. We we waste our time being involved with this “chamber of commerce,” I’ll never know. There’s no way I’ll join again– even if it’s free. [Email Blast]