News/Media Alliance Joins a Letter to AI Safety Institute on Anthropic and OpenAI
The letter expressed support for the responsible development of AI and interest in the Institute’s plans to test and evaluate Anthropic and OpenAI’s systems.
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News/Media Alliance Joins Media Coalition in Urging Court to Release Indictment in Trump Election Interference Case
On October 1, 2024, the News/Media Alliance joined a media coalition in an application to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia requesting that Judge Chutkan grant the DOJ’s request to file a lightly redacted superseding indictment in the case United States v. Donald J. Trump.
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.
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.
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 accountable for efficiency and service performance.
The Alliance Files Comments on AI Code of Practice with the European Union
On September 18, the News/Media Alliance submitted a response to the European AI Office’s consultation on the upcoming General-Purpose AI Code of Practice.
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.
ITC Holds Hearing on Aluminum Printing Plate Tariffs
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) held a hearing on September 17 to consider proposed tariffs on Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China and Japan.
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.
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.