POSTAL UPDATES
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Jun 1, 2021, 14:30 PM
USPS deploys new sorting machines for packages
by Bill McAllisterThe new machines are capable of scanning addresses and barcodes on parcels and routing them. -
May 28, 2021, 16:19 PM
Three-cent boost for the first-class stamp rate Aug. 29
by Bill McAllisterInvoking its new authority to seek higher stamp prices, the United States Postal Service proposed Friday, May 28, to boost the price of a first-class stamp by 3¢ to 58¢. The current rate is 55¢. -
May 28, 2021, 09:05 AM
House committee asks about USPS covert program
by Bill McAllisterThe United States Postal Inspection Service, the investigative branch of the USPS, acknowledged its participation in the clandestine program in late April. -
May 20, 2021, 14:08 PM
Senate approves two for USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterThe board of governors has not had all nine presidentially appointed seats filled since Dec. 8, 2010. -
May 14, 2021, 10:36 AM
House Democrats seek taxpayer funding for USPS all-electric delivery trucks
by Bill McAllisterPostal officials have wanted new trucks for years, but financing such a massive investment has been a major obstacle. -
May 13, 2021, 15:00 PM
More troubling delivery news for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterFor the first half of the 2021 fiscal year, net losses hit $1.7 billion, compared to $1.9 billion in the first half of the previous year. -
May 12, 2021, 15:15 PM
Douglas Tulino appointed deputy PMG of Postal Service
by Linn’s StaffTulino started his Postal Service career as a management associate in 1980 in Chicago. -
May 12, 2021, 14:00 PM
Stoughton postmark recognizes Wisconsin’s Norwegian heritage
by Molly GoadThe Syttende Mai festival in Stoughton, Wis., includes parades, food and drink, arts and music, athletic competitions and kids’ activities — all infused with Norwegian culture. -
May 5, 2021, 16:32 PM
GAO questions sustainability of U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe GAO findings are not likely to be pleasing to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Republicans in Congress. -
May 4, 2021, 10:51 AM
DeJoy starts USPS 10-year plan with plant consolidations
by Bill McAllisterThe decision to resume plant consolidations, which the agency halted in 2015 under fire from Congress, was blamed on the continuing decline in letter mail volume. -
Apr 28, 2021, 11:38 AM
Postal Inspection Service acknowledges role in covert monitoring
by Bill McAllisterThe United States Postal Inspection Service has acknowledged it participates in an internet covert operations program. -
Apr 28, 2021, 10:57 AM
PMG DeJoy criticizes mailing industry, USPS in scathing letter
by Bill McAllisterPostmaster General DeJoy blamed mailers for tolerating the Postal Service’s flawed service “for well over a decade.” -
Apr 27, 2021, 10:30 AM
Numerous Arizona, New Mexico cancels for droids
by Molly GoadThe cancels are available for 60 days. Collectors can choose to obtain one or all. -
Apr 23, 2021, 09:50 AM
USPS board of governors nominees appear before Senate committee
by Bill McAllisterThe nominees are Anton Hajjar, Ron Stroman and Amber McReynolds. -
Apr 13, 2021, 15:41 PM
Taxpayer funds come to the U.S. Postal Service’s rescue
by Bill McAllisterThe U.S. Postal Service acknowledged on April 2 that it has accepted $8.64 billion of taxpayer funds to offset some of its losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Apr 11, 2021, 10:00 AM
U.S. Navy heavy hitters honored on anniversary cancels
by Molly GoadTwo of the United States Navy’s Los Angeles-class attack submarines are hitting milestones this year, and pictorial cancels are available for each occasion. -
Apr 7, 2021, 08:30 AM
DeJoy’s USPS 10-year plan in trouble in House of Representatives
by Bill McAllisterDemocrats in the House of Representatives are so unhappy with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that they have named a piece of legislation for him. -
Apr 6, 2021, 12:31 PM
New delivery times for U.S. Priority Mail Express service
by Bill McAllisterPricing of the service, which begins at $26.35, will not change, the USPS said. -
Mar 28, 2021, 10:00 AM
Shorter race, new challenges: a cancel for 2021 Iditarod
by Molly GoadThe postmark for this historic sled dog race has been extended for 30 days. -
Mar 25, 2021, 08:30 AM
Democrats urge Biden to sack USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service had no immediate comment to the lawmakers’ plea to replace the current board of governors.
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