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politics2 hours ago•1 min saved

California Voters Urged to Mail Ballots Early Ahead of USPS Processing Change

With the California primary a week away, officials urge voters voting by mail to send ballots by Tuesday, May 26, to ensure they’re counted after USPS changes mean ballots dropped on Election Day may not be postmarked until the next day; ballots must be postmarked by June 2. If you miss the deadline, you can drop your ballot at a voting center or ballot box, or request a postmark at a post office. In-person voting ends at 8 p.m. on Election Day, and same-day registration is available at local voting centers; major races to watch include Los Angeles mayor and California governor.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#california #elections #mail-in-ballots

business1 day ago•6 min saved

Mister Rogers Stamp Encore Returns with New Souvenir Sheet at Boston 2026 Expo

The USPS announced the Mister Rogers stamp from 2018 as the winner of its Stamp Encore public vote at the Boston 2026 World Exposition, reissuing the stamp alongside a four‑image Mister Rogers souvenir sheet as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The stamps (Forever, pane of 20) and the souvenir sheet (pane of 4) will be sold exclusively at the expo through May 30, then nationwide starting June 1. The contest drew over 500,000 votes, with Mister Rogers besting the runner‑up by about 40,000, and the release underscores Fred Rogers’s enduring legacy and his connection to mail and community.”,

via USPS|

#boston-expo #business #forever-stamps

politics12 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Admin Moves to Build National Voter Lists Ahead of Midterms

The Trump White House is reportedly coordinating with the DOJ, DHS, and USPS to develop federally approved voter lists and restrict mail-in voting under a recently issued anti-voting order. While courts challenge the order’s constitutionality, White House officials have allegedly discussed implementing the plan, signaling concrete steps toward enrollment and defense in court despite prior official denials.

via Democracy Docket|

#doj #elections #politics

government17 days ago•6 min saved

USPS Seeks Congress-Sponsored Fixes to Avert Cash Crunch

USPS warned it could exhaust cash in early 2027 and is pushing Congress to consider longer‑term fixes, including more funding via appropriations or expanded pricing and flexibility if service levels must be cut. USPS argues total costs from its universal service obligation are unsustainable even after reform, and it outlined two pathways: secure funding through annual appropriations (including potential public service reimbursements) or grant broader authority to close unprofitable post offices, trim delivery days, and raise rates. The agency highlighted ongoing cash conservation steps, a $2 billion Q2 2026 net loss, and prior aid in 2020 and from the 2022 Postal Service Reform Act, while noting any action would impact customers and the wider logistics ecosystem.

via Federal News Network|

#cash-runway #congress-funding #government

politics18 days ago•5 min saved

USPS Weighs Mailing Handguns After DOJ Ruling, Sparking State Pushback

The Trump administration proposed that the USPS reclassify handguns as mailable firearms, to be shipped unloaded and securely packaged, following a DOJ ruling that struck down the long-standing ban on mailing concealable firearms. California AG Rob Bonta and 22 other state attorneys general oppose the plan, warning it could undermine state gun laws and enable trafficking. Supporters like the NRA celebrate a potential convenience for mailing firearms for repairs or relocation. The policy would permit intra-state handgun shipments; cross-state deliveries would require the gun to be shipped in care of another person and opened by the recipient, a rule critics say would still be hard to enforce, raising concerns about background checks, enforcement, and tracing.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #gun-policy #gun-transport

politics18 days ago•5 min saved

USPS mulls mail-in handguns, triggering a new gun-policy debate

The Postal Service proposed a rule to allow mailing concealable firearms like handguns for the first time since 1927, with safeguards. In-state mailing would be allowed; mailing across state lines would be limited to sending the gun to oneself under someone else’s care and requiring the recipient to open it. The DOJ argues the Second Amendment requires USPS to ship constitutionally protected firearms, while about two dozen state attorneys general oppose the plan, saying it would bypass state laws and undermine public safety. The public comment period ended May 4, and USPS is reviewing feedback.

via CBS News|

#doj #gun-policy #handgun

politics19 days ago•16 min saved

USPS weighs allowing handgun shipments by mail

AP reports the United States Postal Service is considering changes that could allow private individuals to ship handguns through the postal system, a move that would raise questions about licensing, safety, and compliance with federal and state gun laws.

via AP News|

#firearms #handguns #mail

politics19 days ago•14 min saved

USPS Weighs Allowing Handgun Shipments By Mail Under New Rule

USPS is weighing a rule change that would allow mailing handguns for the first time since 1927, with concealable firearms potentially mailed unloaded and securely packaged within state lines and stricter limits for cross‑state shipments. The Department of Justice argues the move is constitutional under the Second Amendment, but about two dozen state attorneys general oppose it, saying it would bypass state gun laws and tracking. Private carriers still restrict gun shipments to licensees, while gun-rights groups cheer the change and gun-safety advocates warn it could fuel illegal trafficking and complicate enforcement.

via HuffPost|

#firearms #gun-policy #handguns

business1 month ago•6 min saved

Rural Delivery at Risk as Amazon Cuts USPS Share in New Shipping Pact

A proposed deal would shift about 20% of Amazon’s packages away from USPS into Amazon’s own network, reducing USPS volume and potentially raising costs. The change could hit rural deliveries first—with slower transit and less frequent service—while price hikes would likely wait for regulatory approvals. USPS, already financially strained, relies on large-volume shippers to cover fixed costs, and Amazon’s move reflects a broader shift toward in-house logistics, which could widen the urban–rural delivery gap and affect small businesses and non-Prime customers over time.

via CNBC|

#amazon #business #e-commerce

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Backlog Leaves Postal Retirees Waiting Months for Federal Benefits

CBS Texas reports that thousands of federal retirees, including postal workers, are facing months-long delays in receiving retirement benefits as the USPS and the Office of Personnel Management cope with a shift from paper to electronic processing and a surge in new retirements. Some retirees have only partial interim pay while awaiting full benefits, and officials say paper filings take 90–100 days, with electronic filings processing faster as they work to speed up processing.

via CBS News|

#benefits-delays #federal-retirement-benefits #local

world1 month ago•18 min saved

Ceasefire Under Pressure: Iran Tensions, USPS Cash Crisis, Artemis II Nears Splashdown

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains fragile as Tehran denies violations and Trump questions the Strait of Hormuz reopening, with ongoing drone attacks and Lebanon-Israel tensions complicating peace talks in Pakistan. Survivors dispute the Pentagon’s account of the Kuwait attack that killed six U.S. soldiers, while a separate immigration ruling advances Mahmoud Khalil’s removal. Back home, USPS declares a severe cash crunch, suspends employer pension contributions to save about $2.5 billion, and weighs delivery cuts and stamp hikes. Additional headlines include Melania Trump denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and NASA’s Artemis II nearing its Pacific splashdown.

via Straight Arrow News - SAN|

#artemis-ii #ceasefire #epstein

policy1 month ago•6 min saved

USPS Hikes Stamp Price, Halts Pension Contributions to Shore Up Cash

The U.S. Postal Service will temporarily suspend employer contributions to federal retirement annuities to preserve cash while seeking regulatory approval for higher postage rates, including raising the First-Class Forever stamp from 78¢ to 82¢; regulators granted a temporary waiver to redirect funds for retiree benefits, as USPS warns of a cash shortfall by 2027, with retirees not affected immediately and Congress criticized for inaction on a longer-term fix.

via Politico|

#forever-stamp #liquidity #pension

business1 month ago•3 min saved

USPS pauses pension payments to ease cash squeeze amid looming liquidity risk

USPS says it will temporarily suspend payments to the Federal Employees Retirement System pension plan to free up about $2.5 billion this fiscal year as it faces a liquidity crunch that could leave the agency cash-poor by early 2027; officials say there will be no immediate impact on current workers or retirees, and Thrift Savings Plan contributions aren’t affected, but the move isn’t a fix and Congress must act to increase funding to restore profitability.

via Business Insider|

#business #cash-flow #funding

labor1 month ago•1 min saved

NALC Urges Congressional Action as USPS Pauses FERS Contributions

The Postal Service will temporarily pause employer contributions to the defined-benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) through the end of the fiscal year due to financial constraints, with no immediate impact on current or future retirees. NALC blames Congress for inaction and urges policy changes—such as a new USPS retirement-investment strategy, a fair recalculation of Civil Service Retirement System obligations, and higher borrowing authority—to prevent future pauses and protect jobs, retirements, and reliable service.

via National Association of Letter Carriers|

#congress #fers #labor

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Postal Service Hikes First-Class Stamp to 82 Cents Amid Cash Crunch

The U.S. Postal Service proposed across-the-board price hikes, including raising First-Class Forever stamps from 78 to 82 cents (effective July 12) and a 4.8% overall increase if approved, as USPS warns of a severe financial crisis and cash exhaustion by February 2027; the plan also includes an 8% fuel surcharge for package/express deliveries and measures like suspending employer contributions to Federal Employees Retirement System annuities to maintain operations, with declining mail volume driving the strain.

via CNBC|

#business #financial-crisis #first-class-mail