Website Answers Michiganders’ Questions on Federal Stimulus Payments
(January 20, 2021 11:06 AM) A website aims to make sure Michiganders receive their federal stimulus checks as soon as possible. The Coronavirus Stimulus Payment website—developed by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan in partnership with Detroit-based nonprofit design firm Civilla—walks people through a step-by-step process to ensure they’ve provided the IRS with the information necessary to receive their stimulus checks. The vast majority of Michigan residents were eligible for the stimulus checks made available by the federal CARES Act signed into law last spring. A second round of stimulus checks was approved by Congress and signed into law last month. If people received their spring 2020 stimulus checks, the winter 2020-21 check will be delivered the same way and they don't need to take any additional action. If people did not receive their spring 2020 stimulus check and think they're eligible, they can get both payments by claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2020 tax forms. If people received the wrong amount for either stimulus check, they can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2020 tax forms to get the correct amount. Receiving the stimulus money really depends on having current tax information filed with the…
Events of Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Jackson’s Concatenation Convention continues with another out-of-this-world planetarium presentation at 8 p.m. Jan. 20 via Zoom. The Concatenation Convention, or Con Con, continues its year-long exploration of reanimation and the forces of nature that inspire humans to create incredible art and culture -- this time, with a mind-blowing tour of the cosmos! Enjoy the view afforded by a modern planetarium right in the comfort of your own home, as we explore the universe: from stellar collisions, supernovae, and black holes, to the collision of entire galaxies. Our host, Austin Edmister, director of the Hurst Planetarium at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, will guide us on our virtual journey and answer audience questions during this exciting event. Please register in advance for this free event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApd-iprzsuHNJzBj7lPjIM7ZKpes0XGUbg After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the fun! Con Con brings together the world of science fiction and fact. The events are coordinated by Jackson College professors Steven Albee-Scott and Steven Tuckey, with community member Jon Hart. Learn more at www.jxnconcon.org. Red Cross Blood Drives. The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals –…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Maribeth Leonard, CEO, LifeWays. Shawna Tello, CEO, Jackson YMCA. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Earl Poleski, Jackson County Commissioner; Molly Kaser, CEO, Center for Family Health; Jode Piotrowski, Art Program Coordinator, Jackson School of the Arts; Aimee Potts, Director, Real Estate Services, Meet the JTV Staff; Shauna Williams, Samadhi Yoga Studio. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.
UIA Update: Michigan Begins PUA and PEUC Unemployment Payments
(January 19, 2021 4:06 PM) The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has continued its phased approach of implementing the recently extended federal unemployment benefit programs. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants who had benefit weeks remaining on their claim as of Dec. 26, 2020, can now begin certifying their claims through their MiWAM accounts. Federal unemployment insurance (UI) programs created by the CARES Act were interrupted at the end of the year. Beginning this week (Jan. 17), claimants in the following categories can certify, and if eligible, payment will be issued: Claimants who did not exhaust their original 13 weeks of PEUC will be able to claim the balance of remaining weeks beginning with the week ending Jan. 2, 2021. Payments will include the additional $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit. Claimants who did not exhaust their original 39 weeks of PUA will be able to claim the balance of remaining weeks beginning with the week ending Jan. 2, 2021. Payments will include the additional $300 FPUC. The UIA is still in the process of programming new system changes necessary to begin additional payments under the Continuing Assistance Act (CAA) for PEUC and PUA claimants who have exhausted…