the morning cram [everyone likes their own brand, don't they edition]

America is so full of hot gas, the world just can't take it.

NPR reports the natural gas boom in the US is so large, the market is having trouble absorbing it all. 

Kentucky ~ The bridge hearings; Day 1. Farmers are ahead of the game. Lawmakers are back in Frankfort. And older lawmakers think it's ridiculous. 

Illinois ~ A panel says merged schools aren't necessary. 

Tennessee ~ The lotto is setting records for edu funding, but lawmakers want to cut scholarships back. A horse slaughter bill is startin' to turn.