What a day in Frankfort. No fireworks, no mess. Fun, fun.  And the Governor’s office, after some criticism, invited Rep. Joni Jenkins to a ceremonial signing of HB 383. Imagine that.

And to the douche(s) who slashed our tire and keyed the side of our Jeep? Try harder next time. It’s worth about as much as my iPhone.

Looks like Greg Stumbo wields more power than Steve Beshear. House Democrats voted not to consider additional legislation this session. So much for NASCAR and the bridges project– which will never come to fruition, so why bother, yadda yadda. [Bluegrass Politics]

In need of a serious laugh? Follow Fake Dr. Dan on Twitter. [Clicky Clicky]

Has anyone else noticed that the C-J has learned that you can jack up page views by adding ‘read more’ links to their stories? Maybe it’s because the numbers we received last month from Gannett are abysmal?  Maybe they’re finally joining us in the 21st century? [Just Wondering]

It’s true. Eric Cantor suffers from Keith Hall syndrome. [HuffPo]

If Cordish can’t afford to pay $50,000 in back rent in a downtown property, does it make sense for the mayor to give them $1.8 million to renovate a different downtown property? You know this mess is shady when Hal Heiner, Kelly Downard and Tina Ward-Pugh are all sponsoring ordinances to make it illegal. [C-J]

Receive Social Security or SSI benefits? Beginning in early May and continuing throughout the month, you’ll receive $250 in economic recovery payments. “These payments will provide much-needed help for Louisville seniors and disabled individuals to help make ends meet during the recession,” Congressman John Yarmuth said. “With $13 billion going to 50 million Americans, these payments will provide a necessary injection of capital into the economy. I commend the Social Security Administration and Commissioner Michael Astrue for coordinating these payments so efficiently.” [Press Release]

Why does Governor Steve Beshear hate Kentuckians? [Blue in the Bluegrass]

Daniel Mongiardo is leading the defense of corrupt and Appalachian-killing mountaintop removal practices. Now’s the time to support Kentuckians For The Commonwealth. Pony up. If you have a dollar? Give a dollar. If you have nothing? Save your pennies and then contribute. [KFTC Blog]

Peep the rest after the jump…

Guess who still works at the Kentucky Democratic Party. This is from a Facebook alert we received earlier today: Jeremy Horton changed the name of the group “Kentucky Democratic Party” to “Chatting with Charlie the Chair – Kentucky Democratic Party” – Interesting. But “Chatting with Charlie the Chair”? Really? That’s what you’re calling it? [Facebook Alert]

What the heck is up with Republican Bank? [The 'Ville Voice]

Could Jim Bunning be getting a taste of his own medicine? (I wanted to say Aricept, but that’d be mean) [MSNBC's First Read]

This is crazy and we need it. The EcoDrain heat exchanger makes use of warm waste water in the bathroom. It transfers heat from hot shower waste water to cold incoming water, cutting heater usage by as much as 40 percent. Sign us up! [Inhabitat]

Steve Beshear signed education-killing Senate Bill 1 this afternoon. Here’s what he had to say: “In 1990, the Kentucky Education Reform Act made it clear that Kentucky was no longer content with its schools and the quality of graduates those schools were producing,” …. “KERA was a model for many around the country, but that was nearly two decades ago. I am determined, as we look toward the next two decades, that we seize the opportunity to lead the nation again.” [Press Release]

A new state program called Giving Infants and Families Tobacco-Free Starts (GIFTS) has been launched to help pregnant women quit smoking. [Clicky Clicky]

Remember Larry Brent Childress, the former Bullitt County school system employee who, um, took part in unlawful sexual activity over several years with a student? He pled guilty to two counts each of Rape Third Degree and Sodomy Third Degree in connection with the sexual activity involving the teenage student in the early 90s. Childress is scheduled to be sentenced on May 21st at 8:30 A.M. in Bullitt Circuit Court. Thanks to Attorney General Jack Conway’s office (and all other law enforcement involved) for prosecuting this case. [Press Release]

A federal judge is allowing a reporter to use Twitter to provide constant updates from a racketeering gang trial this week. Guess this means we’ll be using Twitter in the courtroom in weeks/months to come. [Editor & Publisher]

You like soccer and celebrities? You’ll probably want to attend this party. [Derby City Soccer]

Yum Brands wants to fill Louisville’s potholes – for free- if they’re allowed to stencil a temporary “Re-Freshed by KFC” in street chalk on the top. We say heck yes! And let them stencil where ever else they want. This is a great deal. [Business First]