POSTAL UPDATES
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Nov 30, 2021, 16:30 PM
Postmark celebrates the work of artist Augusto Marin
by Molly GoadThe human figure, often in groups, is a central motif in many of Marin’s works, as is a horse. -
Nov 29, 2021, 07:00 AM
Biden rejects postal board effort to save chairman
by Bill McAllisterBiden did not mention the efforts of the Postal Service’s current board of governors to keep chairman Ron Bloom in office. -
Nov 18, 2021, 15:29 PM
USPS letter carrier visits ‘Sesame Street’
by Bill McAllisterThe Sesame Street segment focused on how letters are handled by the Postal Service and what joy they can bring. -
Nov 17, 2021, 15:59 PM
DeJoy and other postal officials receive big bonuses
by Bill McAllisterThe former North Carolina logistics executive had a compensation package totaling $480,985 for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30. -
Nov 16, 2021, 08:15 AM
Trump appointees to USPS board of governors send pointed message to President Biden
by Bill McAllisterThe action came Nov. 10 when the Postal Service’s board of governors voted to extend Ron A. Bloom’s term as chairman for another year. -
Nov 11, 2021, 15:40 PM
USPS to raise shipping costs by 3 percent on Jan. 9
by Bill McAllisterThe increases have been approved by the Postal Service's board of governors, but they also must be endorsed by the Postal Regulatory Commission. -
Nov 9, 2021, 10:00 AM
Napex pictorial postmark highlights vaccine efforts
by Molly GoadThe postmarks is one of three cancels with a similar theme offered during the Napex show. -
Nov 1, 2021, 12:09 PM
Funds for new USPS trucks in Biden’s recovery proposal
by Bill McAllisterThe pending House bill calls for $2.57 billion for the purchase of new electric postal trucks and $3.51 billion for building the charging infrastructure needed to support the trucks. -
Oct 28, 2021, 12:57 PM
GOP breaks with DeJoy over postal banking
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS confirmed Oct. 4 that it had begun offering limited check cashing services at four East Coast locations. -
Oct 26, 2021, 13:13 PM
Witch on Walpex show cancel with Halloween theme
by Jay BigalkeIn recent years, the United States has issued a number of stamps related to Halloween. -
Oct 19, 2021, 11:30 AM
State attorneys general file complaint against DeJoy
by Bill McAllisterA group of 20 state attorneys general has lodged a formal complaint against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year Delivering for America plan. -
Oct 17, 2021, 10:30 AM
Deadliest U.S. forest fire remembered on postmark
by Molly GoadOne hundred and 50 years ago, the United States’ deadliest forest fire raged in northeastern Wisconsin. -
Oct 13, 2021, 10:56 AM
Interest groups urge Biden not to reappoint Bloom to second term on USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterWhat has riled the groups about Bloom’s role has been his unwavering support for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. -
Oct 9, 2021, 11:30 AM
PRC again questions USPS mail delivery plan
by Bill McAllisterWhile the PRC said it found the “stated goals … appear reasonable,” it declared that the overall slow mail plan is based on facts that “have not been demonstrated.” -
Oct 8, 2021, 09:32 AM
USPS offering check cashing at four locations
by Bill McAllisterThe four communities where the tests are underway are Washington, D.C.; Falls Church, Va.; Baltimore, Md.; and the Bronx, N.Y. -
Sep 30, 2021, 12:50 PM
Priority Mail boxes and envelopes are shrinking
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service said it is changing the dimensions of 11 of its boxes offered to the general public and three specialty boxes provided to high-volume customers. -
Sep 25, 2021, 10:00 AM
A Sept. 11 anniversary postmark
by Molly GoadThe Friends of Flight 93 nonprofit organization is honoring the flight’s 33 passengers and seven crew members with a pictorial postmark on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11. -
Sep 23, 2021, 10:50 AM
St. Nick and sleigh on next USPS holiday postage label
by Jay BigalkeThe postage labels are dispensed at self-service kiosks installed in many post offices across the country. -
Sep 20, 2021, 14:30 PM
Appeals court wary of upending Postal Service rate case
by Bill McAllisterThe hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ended without the judges giving any indication when they might rule. -
Sep 16, 2021, 11:47 AM
USPS plans price hikes two times a year starting in 2023
by Bill McAllisterThe affected market dominant products include first-class mail, marketing (advertising) mail, periodicals, package services and special services.
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