Here’s what State Auditor Crit Luallen had to say about Dismas in a statement today: “After meeting with representatives of Dismas Charities today, the Auditor’s Office will conduct a review of certain policies that will address the questions raised in recent media reports. Dismas requested the meeting and offered their cooperation. The review by my office will begin in the coming weeks and will be made public at its completion.” [Press Release]

What the flip kind of Sylvia Lovely damage control spin IS this? The Dismas folks are going insane today, apparently. [We Get Comments]

Greg Stumbo and David Williams went to Pikeville yesterday. [WYMT]

Mitch McConnell said he doesn’t dislike President Barack Obama. [CNN]

Governor Steve Beshear says he’s submitted an application to the feds for $135 million to support education and teacher hiring. He also submitted an application for $137 million in Medicaid funds. [Presser & Press Release]

The White House and DOE announced that Kentucky will receive $500,000 to make energy efficiency an integral part of the energy resource portfolios in the southeastern region. [Press Release]

Joe Arnold has additional insight on the SurveyUSA polling data in the U.S. Senate race. [WHAS11]

Ford has decided not to produce its small SUV in Louisville. That’s not exactly good news for Kentucky. [The 'Ville Voice]

Today, Attorney General Jack Conway, the Kentucky Justice Cabinet, Kentucky Pharmacists Association, National Association of Drug Investigators and Operation UNITE launched a statewide prescription drug abuse education initiative. Republicans will call this a political stunt in 3, 2… [Press Release]

Even the Pope has asked Steve Beshear for clemency on behalf of Gregory L. Wilson. [H-L]

Didn’t we already have this discussion about U.S. Senate debates? [WAVE3]

This crazy Republican guy is more awesome than any candidate we’ve got in Kentucky. [INSANITY]

Today Steve Beshear’s DLG gave Henry County a $500,000 grant for a new health department. [Press Release]