Postal Rates

POSTAL RATES

The place to find all of the latest developments related to postal rates, regulatory and legal affairs, and other updates. Here, the Alliance provides regular updates on the latest legislation pertaining to the U.S. Postal Service and postal rates that impact newspaper and magazine delivery.

Postal Resources Now Available to News/Media Alliance Members

Through a partnership with the National Newspaper Association Foundation (NNAF), News/Media Alliance members* can now enjoy free access to an online portal containing exclusive postal-related resources, events and materials. Materials found on the site include:

  • regular articles and updates on relevant postal issues and related regulatory affairs;
  • postal education and training via the Max Heath Postal Institute TM;
  • a Postal Hotline that provides consulting services;
  • free registration to postal webinars and events;
  • and more.
To access this collection of valuable resources, simply register here for an nna.org account.*

*Please register using your Alliance member newspaper organization name and email address. Your Alliance membership will be verified prior to your registration being confirmed via email and receiving access to the site.

Latest Articles


Alliance Submits Reply Comments on PRC Rate Setting Review
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Alliance Submits Reply Comments on PRC Rate Setting Review

The News/Media Alliance submitted reply comments on September 12 to the Postal Regulatory Commission’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Statutory Review of the System for Regulating Rates and Classes for Market Dominant Products ... Read More
Alliance Joins Stakeholder Letter Urging ITC to Reject Tariffs on Printing Plates
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Alliance Joins Stakeholder Letter Urging ITC to Reject Tariffs on Printing Plates

The News/Media Alliance joined a coalition letter on September 13 urging the International Trade Commission (ITC) to oppose antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of aluminum lithographic printing plates from Japan and China ... Read More
USPS Announces Pre-Filing Virtual Conference to Discuss Changes to Service Standards: Register to Join on September 5
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USPS Announces Pre-Filing Virtual Conference to Discuss Changes to Service Standards: Register to Join on September 5

The USPS will consider comments received during the virtual conference on September 5 at 1:00pm ET, and will then file a formal request for an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) ... Read More
‘State of the States’ Member Briefing
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‘State of the States’ Member Briefing

Access presenter slides - The News/Media Alliance hosted a virtual ‘State of the States’ briefing and discussion exclusively for Alliance members covering the top state legislative trends impacting the news, magazine and digital media industry ... Read More
Free Webinar: Understanding Periodicals Mail Vol 3 Session 3: Proper Mail Preparation and Addressing — Understanding Periodicals Mail
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Free Webinar: Understanding Periodicals Mail Vol 3 Session 3: Proper Mail Preparation and Addressing — Understanding Periodicals Mail

August 22, 2024, 3:00 p.m. ET - Register for a free webinar focusing on managing your address list, properly addressing your newspapers and preparing the mailing to minimize cost and service delays ... Read More
Postal Amendment to Ensure Service Standards
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Postal Amendment to Ensure Service Standards

Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced Amendment #2874 to the NDAA for FY ’25. The amendment would require an advisory opinion by, and adequate response from USPS to, the Commission and Congress, on any additional network changes and consolidations ... Read More