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Trump: Japan to invest $36B in U.S. energy; new Portsmouth plant would interconnect with nation’s largest power grid

The investments announced by the administration on Tuesday include $33 billion for construction of a massive natural gas power plant in Portsmouth, Ohio, that would generate up to 9.2 gigawatts of electricity, enough to supply the needs of approximately 7.4 million homes, making it the largest gas-fired power generation facility in the world, according to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
U.S. Rep. Kiley launches CalPERS ESG probe after The Center Square investigation
In an exclusive interview with The Center Square, Congressman Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., questioned California state retirement fund objectives, saying they have an "entirely different agenda" that appears to potentially breach fiduciary duties — and puts retirees’ futures at risk in favor of progressive political objectives. 
Census numbers paint misleading picture of poverty in U.S.
I introduced the Poverty Statistics Enhancement Act to require the Census Bureau to include the CBO’s methodology in its reporting on poverty in America. This would not eliminate the Census Bureau’s current narrow poverty definition, but it would ensure that Congress can consider both numbers when deciding how to improve welfare programs in America.
Jordan: Minnesota officials 'assisted' billions in welfare fraud
Congressional scrutiny is intensifying over alleged billions in welfare fraud in Minnesota, with House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan accusing state officials of assisting the scheme.
Lady Mustangs gain district quarterfinal win against Paint Valley; win regular-season finale over Ripley

The Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs are moving on in the Division VI SE District Tournament by defeating the Paint Valle

Tippy, Chapter Seven
About midafternoon, many people gathered at the Methodist Church across the road. There was a large black hearse. I didn’t notice when it got there or where it came from. The old chicken came out of nowhere, “Quick, you have got to move further back!”
2025-26 FAC/SHAC Boys Basketball Standings
2025-26 FAC/SHAC Boys Basketball Standings through Feb. 17.
2 Ohio men convicted in largest prison conspiracy case in state history
On Feb. 12, two men, Norman V. Whiteside, 71, of Columbus and Justin A. Alexander, 46, of Zanesville were found guilty and convicted by a jury of their peers following a trial spanning two weeks in the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas.
Millions of Americans don’t get SNAP benefits even though they’re eligible
A Republican spending law that President Donald Trump signed last summer made the deepest cuts in history to the largest federal anti-hunger program. It comes as millions of Americans — and thousands of Ohioans — already aren’t getting benefits for which they’re eligible, according to a new analysis of government data.
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