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


Senate Confirms Day And Taub to Postal Regulatory Commission
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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
Alliance Comments on USPS Performance Incentive Mechanism and Flats Plan
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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
Congressmen Connolly & LaTurner Send Letter to Postal Board of Governors Requesting Pause in Rate Increases
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Congressmen Connolly & LaTurner Send Letter to Postal Board of Governors Requesting Pause in Rate Increases

Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Jake LaTurner sent a letter to the Postal Service Board of Governors on September 5 requesting a pause on its current approach to increasing rates on mailers ... Read More
USPS Hosting Webinars on Electronic Documentation and Postage Statement Submissions
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USPS Hosting Webinars on Electronic Documentation and Postage Statement Submissions

The Postal Service is hosting bi-weekly webinars on utilizing the Business Customer Gateway (BCG) for electronic documentation (eDoc) and postage statement submission ... Read More
Recording Available! Webinar: Understanding Periodicals Vol 2 Session 5: Everything Mail Entry
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Recording Available! Webinar: Understanding Periodicals Vol 2 Session 5: Everything Mail Entry

In this session, originally recorded on August 10, 2023, Interlink's CEO, Brad Hill, shares how mail entry works today and what will be different in the near future ... Read More
USPS Files Volume Incentives for Marketing Mail
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USPS Files Volume Incentives for Marketing Mail

On August 11, the United States Postal Service filed volume incentives for Marketing Mail and First-Class Mail, with the Postal Regulatory Commission, which would start on January 1, 2024, and run through the entire year ... Read More
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News/Media Alliance Applauds Senators Schumer, Heinrich, Rounds and Young for Recognizing Importance of Journalism in AI Forums, New Report Learn more