"...Photographer David J. Schwartz discusses photos he has made while traveling Route 66 over two decades, during an exhibition opening in Springfield, Ill., on March 27, 2026. ..."
This Article is From: www.news4jax.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
federalregister.gov | Postmarks and Postal Possession
SUMMARY: The Postal Service is adding section 608.11, “Postmarks and Postal Possession,” to the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). This new section defines postmarks, identifies the types of Postal Service markings that qualify as postmarks, and describes the circumstances under which those markings are applied. It also advises customers of how to obtain evidence of the date on which the Postal Service accepts possession of their mailings. This new language in the DMM does not change any existing postal operations or postmarking practices, but is instead intended to improve public understanding of postmarks and their relationship to the date of mailing.
This Article is From: federalregister.gov
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"Postmark Process Update: Postmarks will now reflect the date mail is processed by machinery, not the date it was dropped off. This could affect the timeliness of tax documents, legal filings, and ballots. NOTE: This document is scheduled to be published in the
Federal Register on 11/24/2025 and available online at:
https://federalregister.gov/d/2025-20740, and on https://govinfo.gov"
This Article is From: federalregister.gov
USPS | Election Mail and Political Mail Overview | 2026 Election Mail and Political Mail Plan
USPS | Election Mail and Political Mail Overview | 2026 Election Mail and Political Mail Plan
This Article is From: about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2026/pb22701/html/cover_005.htm
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"...Each state establishes by law the rules and requirements for ballot submission, including submission deadlines and the role, if any, that postmarks play in determining whether a ballot was timely.
The Postal Service does not postmark or “cancel” every piece of mail in the system. The primary purpose of cancellation is to ensure that postage cannot be reused ..."
This Article is From: about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2026/pb22701/html/cover_005.htm
Sunday, April 26, 2026
The USPS Got a ‘Free Lunch’ for Decades. That’s Over Now
"...On a recent episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast titled USPS’ Cash Crisis Hits More Than Your Mailbox, Plus The Debt Settlement Trap to Avoid, the guest framed the U.S. Postal Service’s predicament in economist’s terms: “I like to describe it as there is no free lunch. Economists love to say that, but for a long time, the American taxpayer really did get a free lunch in that we didn’t have to fund the Postal Service. It could fund itself through this protected business model, which is nobody else could deliver letters.”..."
This Article is From: 247wallst.com
Saturday, April 25, 2026
These stamps take you to the beach
The four designs show images of life along the coast
"The Postal Service will release its A Day at the Beach stamps on Friday, April 24.
The stamps celebrate the simple joys of coastal life in four designs.
The artwork highlights a sandcastle...
The Forever stamps will be available in booklets of 20 at Post Offices and at usps.com..."
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"The Postal Service will release its A Day at the Beach stamps on Friday, April 24. The stamps celebrate the simple joys of coastal life in four designs.
The artwork highlights a sandcastle...
The Forever stamps will be available in booklets of 20 at Post Offices and at usps.com..."
This Article is From: news.usps.com
Friday, April 24, 2026
Dale Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama
"...The move followed complaints of delayed deliveries, misrouted packages and prescription mail problems, while Skyline’s long-sought ZIP code request remains under review. ...Strong said his office has responded to repeated complaints from residents and small businesses about missed delivery windows and mail routed through distant processing facilities. ...concerns regarding the lack of reliable mail service. I remain concerned about the negative impacts of consolidation, including degraded mail service, declining customer satisfaction and cost overruns,” Strong said. “This audit is about getting clear answers and making sure the Postal Service delivers the level of service our communities expect.” ..."
This Article is From: www.alreporter.com
President Protects The American Voter Against Anti-America Politicians 'Illegals' Voting Agenda
ENSURING CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION AND INTEGRITY IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
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"...The right to vote in Federal elections is reserved exclusively for citizens of the United States under the Constitution and Federal law. Federal statutes explicitly prohibit non-citizens from registering to vote or voting in Federal elections and impose criminal penalties for violations. ...To enhance election integrity via the United States Mail, additional measures are necessary. Secure ballot envelope identifiers provide a reliable, auditable mechanism to enforce Federal law without unduly burdening or infringing on the rights of eligible voters. Unique ballot envelope identifiers, such as bar codes, enable confirmation that only citizens receive and cast ballots, reducing the risk of fraud and protecting the integrity of Federal elections.
Sec. 2. Establishment and Transmission of State Citizenship Lists and Prioritization of Investigations and Prosecutions Related to Election Fraud. (a) To the extent feasible and consistent with applicable law"
This Article is From: www.whitehouse.gov
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The newest in the Happy Birthday series features a cake with candles
The newest in the Happy Birthday series features a cake with candles
"...The Postal Service will release its new Happy Birthday stamp on Saturday, April 18.
The Forever stamp is a nod to birthdays being one of the most widely observed personal milestones, as well as the continued popularity of sending birthday greetings through the mail. ...The Happy Birthday stamp will be available in panes of 20 at Post Offices and on usps.com."
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The Forever stamp is a nod to birthdays being one of the most widely observed personal milestones, as well as the continued popularity of sending birthday greetings through the mail. ...The Happy Birthday stamp will be available in panes of 20 at Post Offices and on usps.com."
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Elderly struggling to survive due to inflation and stagnant social security
"...After 40 or 50 years of contributing to society, raising families, and paying into the system, our seniors deserve a "golden age" that is actually golden.
Instead, skyrocketing inflation and stagnant Social Security checks are forcing our elders back into the workforce just to cover the basic costs of food and medicine.
A nation is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. ..."
This Article is From: www.facebook.com
Friday, April 10, 2026
USPS halts pension contributions after warning of looming cash crisis
"...Agency says the move will free up $2.5B this year, and officials warn it could run out of cash without major reforms...USPS emphasized that the pause will have no immediate impact on current or future retirees.
"There will not be any immediate detrimental impact to our current or future retirees if normal FERS cost payments are temporarily withheld," Postal Service Chief Financial Officer Luke Grossmann said. "
This Article is From: www.foxbusiness.com
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Three more stamps will debut during Boston 2026 World Stamp Show
"...The Postal Service has announced three new stamps that will be premiered during the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show, scheduled for May 23-30.
The new stamp releases are..."
This Article is From: news.usps.com
Sunday, March 29, 2026
2026 Census Test Updates | U.S. Postal Service 2026 Census Operational Test
"MARCH 23, 2026 — The U.S. Census Bureau last month announced it has modified its 2026 Census Test sites to Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. These sites were selected to give the Census Bureau the opportunity to explore how working with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) could increase effectiveness and how to improve in-field enumeration processes for the 2030 Census.
Starting on May 1, the Census Bureau will invite approximately 154,600 households in Spartanburg and Huntsville to respond to the test online in English only via computer, smartphone and tablet. Phone and mail responses will not be offered. The test will include the same questions asked in the American Community Survey (ACS), which collects detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. Questions are expected to take around 40 minutes to complete and include name, race, sex, citizenship and education.
A smaller subset of questions will be asked for households who do not respond on their own. Using the ACS allows the Census Bureau to leverage existing questions that the Census Bureau already asks.
Starting on June 1 and through August 31 when data collection ends, census takers, including postal workers, may visit households that do not respond on their own to collect responses in person. ..."
This Article is From: www.census.gov
Saturday, March 28, 2026
NPMHU | 2025 Contract Update #14
"...the fourteenth Contract Update produced and distributed by the NPMHU during the course of 2025 negotiations. These updates, along with the Union’s magazine and monthly bulletins, will keep mail handlers throughout the country informed and involved in the issues raised during this round of bargaining. ..."
This Article is From: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317
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