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USPS DMM Revision: Parcel-Processing Categories Simplification

The Postal Service is removing from the “machinable” processing category the minimum-size dimensions requirement and, except for USPS Marketing Mail parcels, the minimum-weight requirement.

Atlanta-area postal worker dies on the job

Atlanta-area postal worker Shannon Barnes collapsed on the job on Sunday, August 18 from a brain aneurysm and later died, after her co-workers were unable to call 911 in a timely manner due to a lack of cellphone coverage in the vast facility where they worked.

2024 Election Mail and Political Mail Guide

The 2024 election season is underway, and the Postal Service™ is geared up for the elections, including numerous congressional, gubernatorial, state, and local races.

U.S. Postal Service Proposes Temporary Rate Changes for 2024 Holiday Shipping Season

The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season.

Hoeven Statement on USPS Decision to Retain Local Mail Processing in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that the Bismarck mail processing facility will retain local originating and destinating processing operations.

USPS seeks to trim costs by offering less for more

Given the deteriorating levels of USPS service nationwide, these recent developments represent just the latest in an endless line of criticism directed at the embattled agency

U.S. Postal Service commemorates 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress with a new Forever stamp

PHILADELPHIA — On this day 250 years ago, the foundation of American independence was laid when the First Continental Congress met at Carpenters’ Hall to determine how to safeguard the Colonies’ rights against British rule.

Postal Service cancels plans to downgrade large Charleston distribution and processing facility

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Postal Service has cancelled its decision to downgrade the large processing and distribution center in Charleston and shift most of its work to a facility in Pittsburgh.

SSA leaning into e-signatures as way to cut mountain of mail

SSA says 90% of the most commonly used forms by its customers now will offer the new e-signature capability.

‘Makes me proud’: Russell Fry, others attend grand opening of Longs post office after 2021 fire

LONGS, S.C. (WBTW) — The U.S. Postal Service hosted a grand opening on Wednesday for the Longs post office after a 2021 fire destroyed the old facility.

Three arrested in connection with mail carrier’s murder in Orland Park

ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Three people are behind bars in connection with a mail carrier's shooting death in southwest suburban Orland Park earlier this year. 

A new video focuses on vehicles, buildings and other efforts

In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses how the Postal Service is becoming more environmentally sustainable.
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