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Postal Regulatory Commission Orders

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) filed two orders today. They announced a phased approach to revising the rate system and will issue multiple notices of proposed rulemaking ... Read More
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2025 ‘State of the States’ Member Briefing

The next event will take place in the Fall. Check back soon for updates! Description: The News/Media Alliance will host a virtual ‘State of the States’ briefing and discussion exclusively for Alliance members covering the top state legislative trends impacting ... Read More
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PRC Approves Rate Increase & Senator Hawley Introduces Legislation

The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission approved the Postal Service’s proposal to raise rates for Market Dominant products consistent with applicable law on May 30 ... Read More
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USPS Board of Governors Appoints David Steiner as 76th Postmaster General

Amber McReynolds, chair of the Postal Service Board of Governors announced on May 9 that they have selected David Steiner as the 76th Postmaster General and CEO ... Read More
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Alliance Submits Comments on Market-Dominant Price Changes

The News/Media Alliance submitted comments on May 9 on the USPS Notice of Market-Dominant Price Changes ... Read More
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House Workforce Protection Subcommittee Holds Hearing

The U.S. House Workforce Protection Subcommittee held a hearing on May 6 examining the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to consider how it might be improved to benefit injured federal workers while also protecting taxpayers from waste, fraud and abuse ... Read More
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Introduction of the USPS SERVES US Act

Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) introduced the USPS SERVES US Act (H.R. 3004) on April 24. The USPS Services Enhancement and Regulatory Viability Expansion and Sustainability Act makes needed updates and reforms to the postal regulatory process to ensure fairness and ... Read More
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Congressional Letter & Industry Statement on USPS/DOGE Agreement and Alliance Files Comments on USPS Service Plan

Following the announcement of the USPS agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and US General Services Administration (GSA) on March 13, the Alliance participated in a call with the Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service (C21) to ... Read More
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Deliver for Democracy Act Re-introduced

Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Peter Welsh (D-VT) re-introduced the Deliver for Democracy Act this week ... Read More
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Oversight Committees Hold Congressional Postal Hearings & Incoming Committee Chairs

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held an oversight hearing, “Understanding Proposed Service Changes” on December 5 ... Read More
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Senate Confirms PRC Reappointments of Fisher and Poling

The U.S. Senate confirmed Commissioner Ann Fisher and Commissioner Ashley Poling to a second 6-year term at the Postal Regulatory Commission on September 25 ... Read More
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Election Mail

The House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held a hearing on September 26 on election mail. Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy was the only testifier ... Read More
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LaTurner Introduces Comprehensive Postal Reform Legislation

Congressman Jake LaTurner (R-KS) introduced H.R. 9839, the USPS Serves Us Act on September 25, which makes needed updates and reforms to the postal regulatory process by empowering the Postal Regulatory Commission with a clear mandate to hold the USPS ... Read More
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USPS Announces No Rate Increase in January 2025

The United States Postal Service announced on September 20 that there will not be a price increase in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which includes Periodicals, Marketing Mail, First-Class Mail, and Package Services ... Read More
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Senator Ossoff Introduces Legislation Changing Postmaster General Process

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced that he is introducing the Postmaster General Reform Act, which would change how U.S. postmaster generals are appointed and how long they serve ... Read More
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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
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