Additional Food Assistance for 350,000 Michigan Families Extended Through December
(December 17, 2020 9:47 AM) Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits during December as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today. Michigan previously approved the additional food assistance beginning in March – and now that is being extended for the month of December with approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. Eligible clients will see additional food assistance benefits on their Bridge Card by Dec. 30, with payments beginning for some households on Dec. 21. Additional benefits will be loaded onto Bridge Cards as a separate payment from the assistance that is provided earlier in the month. More than 1.2 million people in Michigan receive federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through the state’s Food Assistance Program Households eligible for Food Assistance Program benefits will receive additional benefits in December to bring all current SNAP cases to the maximum monthly allowance for that group size. This change only applies to customers not currently receiving the maximum benefit amount. The 350,000 households that receive increased benefits represent more than 50 percent of the more…
Events of Thursday, December 17, 2020
Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local. Support our local small businesses by shopping and ordering takeout or delivery at our local shops, stores and restaurants. By supporting local businesses, you’re helping our economy to grow and our community to thrive. Now, more than ever, let’s unite our community around what can happen when we shop local, eat local and support local. We’re encouraging everyone to stay united to stop the spread and think local first this holiday season. Photo: Hammond Hardware. "Save Time, Shop Here First" - Since 1956. We are Jackson County's Authorized Toro & Echo Dealer. Hammond Hardware has MANY great gift ideas and stocking stuffers. Milwaukee Tools and Accessories, Milwaukee M12 heated AXIS jackets and vests, Grills by Weber, Z-Grill, Broil King, Toro snow blowers, Keurig coffees, bike accessories, Ball jars, tools, chainsaws, and much, much more! 1800 Francis Street. Open everyday! The Salvation Army of Jackson County Red Kettle Campaign. The classic Red Kettles will be located at: Walmart, Sam’s Club J.C. Penny’s, Polly’s locations, Kroger, Big Lots, Blaine’s, and Jackson Crossing Mall -Pet Smart, Gordon’s, Dollar Tree, Bed Bath and Beyond. Bell ringers will be following all CDC guidelines and have been…
Thursday, December 17, 2020
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Donna O'Neill, Infectious Disease Specialist, The PIIC Center. The Chamber Connection, Pat O'Dowd, Jackson Chamber & Melissa Harvey, The Scent Station. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Undersheriff Chris Simpson, Jackson County Sheriff's Dept.; Lars Carlson, Youth Haven; Jaime Lawrence, Harmony Garden Music Therapy (Virtual) Christmas Carolling; Entertainment Correspondent Dave DeBaker; Ric Walton, Walton Insurance Group. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.
MDHHS Updates Priority Group Information for Vaccination; Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
(December 16, 2020 4:22 PM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated information in its priority groups for vaccination administration document and launched a COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard to help Michiganders track information about the vaccine across the state. MDHHS expanded its guidance to allow Michiganders 16 years of age and older to receive the vaccine and also provided updated information on pregnant women and the vaccine. While there is not currently data on the safety and efficacy of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that pregnant women may be offered the vaccine within the priority groups upon consultation with their medical provider. “The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine is an important step toward reducing the toll the virus is taking on our state,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. “As we receive further guidance from our federal partners, these prioritizations may change. While we roll these vaccines out across the state, it is important everyone continues to do their part in fighting this pandemic by wearing masks, washing hands, and avoiding gatherings.” The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard includes data from the…
