MPA, Other Organizations File Stay of PRC Rules That Will Lead to Postal Rate Increases
MPA and other organizations filed a stay of PRC rules that will lead to postal rate increases.
USPS
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While Its Finances Improve, USPS Seeks to Squeeze More Revenue Out of Mailers
USPS just announced proposed postal rate increases that, in some cases, are seven times the rate of inflation. Here are the proposed rates that pertain to newspapers.
Statement: U.S. Postal Service Announces Staggering Postage Rate Increases
The United States Postal Service (USPS) filed proposed postage increases that are, in some cases, seven times the rate of inflation. This increase will have detrimental effects on small businesses, including small-market and rural newspapers that cannot afford the increased costs, particularly as they strive to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19.
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Congress Considers Legislation to Shore-Up Postal Service Finances, But Rising Prices Still Threaten Mailers
Congress is working to improve the financial condition of the Postal Service, which mailers hope will ease pressure on USPS and reduce the need to squeeze revenues from monopoly mailers.
Higher Rates, Slower Service Highlights USPS 10-Year Plan
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s new ten-year strategic plan for the Postal Service, “Delivering for America,” will impact all users of the postal system, with clear and potentially serious implications for newspaper publishers that rely on the postal system for newspaper delivery.
Fact Sheet: Americans Deserve Affordable, Reliable Postal Service
Operational improvements and reform that ensure rate stability will allow magazine media
to continue delivering the trusted content Americans love.
MPA Statement: House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform Hearing on Financial Stability of U.S. Postal Service
MPA provides statement to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on financial stability of the U.S. Postal Service.
MPA, Other Associations Submit Letter to Postmaster General
MPA and other associations submitted a letter to the Postmaster General
MPA, Other Organizations Reply to U.S. Postal Service, Postal Regulatory Commission Objection to Stay of Higher Rates
MPA and other organizations replied to the U.S. Postal Service and Postal Regulatory Commission’s objection to a stay of higher rates.
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Newspapers Challenge Removal of Rate Cap Established by Congress
The News Media Alliance and the National Newspaper Association have joined a legal challenge of an order by the Postal Regulatory Commission that would effectively eliminate a Congressionally-mandated limit on postal rate increases for Periodicals and Marketing Mail.