JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: John Burtka, Downtown Restaurant Entrepreneur. John Willis, Chief Equity Officer, City of Jackson. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Derek Dobies, Mayor, City of Jackson; Neil Fernandes, Pastor/Executive Director, Rise Above; Jacque Austin, ARTitude; Melissa Callison,JSO Guild Virtual Ball. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.
(November 18, 2020 7:00 AM) In a surprise announcement, CMS Energy said today that Patti Poppe is leaving the company, effective December 1, 2020, to take the position as CEO at PG&E Corporation in California. Garrick Rochow, current executive vice president of operations, will succeed Poppe as CMS Energy and Consumers Energy president and chief executive officer and on CMS Energy’s Board of Directors. Poppe has served as president and chief executive officer of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy since 2016. “I’m pleased to announce Garrick Rochow as president and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. Garrick’s leadership approach, vast industry and company expertise will take CMS Energy and Consumers Energy to the next level,” said John G. Russell, chairman of the CMS Energy Board of Directors. “You can count on CMS Energy to have consistent and predictable performance because of our strong succession planning and the quality of our executive team. I wish Patti the best of luck.” “Since 2011, I have considered CMS Energy as my home and my co-workers as my family and I will miss everyone immensely,” said Patti Poppe, outgoing President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. “Garrick is a world class…
(November 17, 2020 4:58 PM) The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today provided guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Reopening Unemployment Claims Michiganders who were on unemployment, went back to work, and are now temporarily unemployed again due to COVID-19 can reopen their claim online. Tips to reopening an existing claim: Do not create a new account. Use the same MiLogin and MiWAM username and password used previously. Reopen a claim on the first day of unemployment or reduced work hours and wages. Have the Employer Account Number (EAN) or Federal Identification Number (FEIN) available. It may be provided by your employer or found on an employee’s W-2. Payments will be made using the same payment method previously selected. Claimants should read and respond to all requests for information to avoid payment delays. When certifying for benefits, be sure to report your gross earnings (amount before taxes and other deductions) in the week in which they were earned, not when you were paid. After you have completed your claim, a confirmation page will display the date of your next certification, please take note. More information on filing or reopening an unemployment claim, including FAQs, tutorial videos and…
(November 17, 2020 3:38 PM) Michigan reported 7,458 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 272,034. The State of Michigan is reporting 79* COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at 8,128. *The deaths announced today includes 24 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 11/13/2020): 138,862. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m. Monday reports include Sunday data.
(November 17, 2020 3:30 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 3:30 PM today, there are 3,585 positive cases (cumulative), and 81 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 35 new cases since yesterday evening's report. Cumulative recovered, as of November 17, 2020: 1514** The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday . Recovered numbers are being posted as received. The weekly map of cases by township/city is not yet available. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 3:45 PM November 13, there are 1,746 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 229 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 11 AM November 12, there 42 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. Note: Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday. Recovered numbers are being posted as received. Epicurve data and Township maps are also posted on Mondays by 3:30 p.m. *These numbers…
