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

Holly Lubart / October 13, 2023

USPS Office of Inspector General Releases Business Reply Mail Report

With the guidance of the News/Media Alliance and its members, the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report on Business Reply Mail (BRM) October 12 ... Read More

Staff / October 11, 2023

Free Webinar: Understanding Periodicals Lesson VI: Mail Preparation and Addressing

Thursday, Oct. 26, 3:00-4:00 p.m. EST Description: This session will cover address components, placement and more ... Read More

Staff / October 11, 2023

January 2024 Market Dominant Price Change Filing Webinar

Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 12:00pm - 1:00pm (EST)  The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes on October 6, to take effect January 21, 2024. Sharon Owens, Vice President, Pricing & Costing will lead a webinar to provide an overview of ... Read More

Holly Lubart / October 10, 2023

USPS Files January Rate Increases

The United States Postal Service filed notice of price changes to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on October 6, which are scheduled to take effect January 21, 2024 ... Read More

Holly Lubart / September 29, 2023

Senate Confirms Day And Taub to Postal Regulatory Commission

The United States Senate confirmed the nominations of Thomas G. Day and Robert Taub as Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on September 28 ... Read More

Holly Lubart / September 22, 2023

Alliance Comments on USPS Performance Incentive Mechanism and Flats Plan

 The News/Media Alliance and the National Newspaper Association sent comments to the Postal Regulatory Commission on September 15 addressing the possibility of a Performance Incentive Mechanism (PIM) being applied to Periodicals class mail. The comments state that if a PIM is applicable, it should remove an additional 2 percent ... Read More

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