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


NNA: Newspaper Mail Hit Hard Again by US Postal Service
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NNA: Newspaper Mail Hit Hard Again by US Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service has announced another postage increase for July 9 that again sends Periodicals postage into the double-digit zone for annual increases ... Read More
Free Webinar: Understanding Periodicals Vol 2 Session 1: The Overview
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Free Webinar: Understanding Periodicals Vol 2 Session 1: The Overview

Thursday, February 23, 3:00 p.m. EST - ARE YOU READY? USPS to Eliminate Hard Copy 3541 Forms in 2023 - If your operation is still bringing a printed postage statement to the local post office or Business Mail Entry office, it is time to plan a strategy to go digital ... Read More
NNA: Publishers Must Navigate the Next Steps Toward Mailing in a Digital World
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NNA: Publishers Must Navigate the Next Steps Toward Mailing in a Digital World

The writing is on the wall. In fact, it is in 72-point type and is flashing in neon colors: the old ways of dealing with USPS are coming to an end. The United States Postal Service says it expects to sunset receipt of hard-copy postage statements in January 2024 ... Read More
NNA: USPS Extends Sack Killing Deadline ⁠— Requires Weekly Needs Report
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NNA: USPS Extends Sack Killing Deadline ⁠— Requires Weekly Needs Report

The Postal Service has extended the sack use moratorium for Periodicals mailers through Feb. 21, 2023.  ... Read More
USPS Inspector General to Receive Excellence Award
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USPS Inspector General to Receive Excellence Award

 Women in Logistics and Delivery Services (WILDS) announced it will present the second annual Megan J. Brennan Award for Excellence to Tammy Whitcomb Hull, Inspector General, United States Postal Service, at a meeting to be held on February 2, 2023. The Alliance belongs to WILDS and works with closely with ... Read More
USPS Announces Implementation of Changes to Critical Entry Times
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USPS Announces Implementation of Changes to Critical Entry Times

The Postal Service announced that changes to Critical Entry Times (CET) for certain categories of Periodicals mail will go into effect on January 29 ... Read More
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