Daniel Mongiardo has an ethical problem on his hands after the mess he caused earlier today. What could he possibly have to hide? [Here & Here]

Go read the 2009 report on diversifying Kentucky’s leadership. [Secretary of State]

Everybody should be reading Ryan Alessi’s story about KACo’s “generosity” – he’s single-handedly responsible for bringing this mess to the media’s attention to the extent that he has been able. Consistently the best reporter in the Commonwealth. [Ryan Alessi]

How many times can Steve Beshear recycle Joe Prather? He just appointed him to the Bi-State Bridges Authority. [The 'Ville Voice]

More people buy more booze when the economy is in the popper, duh. [State Journal]

Surely everyone can appreciate this kind of Friday evening science geekery. [HuffPo]

The former Blue Grass Airport crooks pleaded not guilty to being crooks and wasting our tax dollars for years and years. [H-L]

Kentucky just released its first stimulus reporting information. Stim-uh-liss dollars allegedly created or retained a total of 2,299 jobs. 215 in Social Services, 551 in Infrastructure, 205 in Housing, 19 in Energy, 1,309 in Education and Job Training. [Press Release]

HAHAHA! Go look at Barack Obama’s Facebook wall. [Slate]