Mail delivery delays, absentee ballots and Postal Service
US Postal Service will not hike stamp prices for first time since 2022
The U.S. Postal Service said on Friday it will not hike stamp prices in January for the first time since January 2022 after a series of price hikes in recent years.
Voting by mail? Election workers are worried about issues at the Postal Service.
Top election officials last week sounded the alarm about ongoing delays within America’s mail delivery system and the potential effect on mail-in voting in the upcoming presidential election, a warning that comes as former President Donald Trump continues to sow distrust about how some of those ballots will be counted.
Postal Service chief frustrated at criticism, but promises 'heroic' effort to deliver mail ballots
The head of the U.S. Postal Service expressed frustration Thursday with ongoing criticism by election officials of how it handles mail ballots while also seeking to reassure voters that it's ready to handle an expected crush of those ballots this fall.
Postal Service chief 'fully committed' to timely US ballot deliveries
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said on Monday he is "personally fully committed" to ensuring all 2024 presidential election ballots are delivered in a timely fashion and vowed to respond to concerns raised by state and local officials.
Missouri, Kansas representatives demand action from U.S. Postal Service on slow mail delivery
Improvements to Kansas City's mail delivery are not happening fast enough. That's the message from five bipartisan members of Congress on both sides of the state line. KMBC 9 Investigates has pushed for nearly a year to get answers from the United States Postal Service about slow or missing mail in the Kansas City region.
Postal Service will not hike stamp prices for first time since 2022
The U.S. Postal Service said on Friday it will not hike stamp prices in January for the first time since January 2022 after a series of price hikes
Election officials warn U.S. Postal Service may delay mail-in voting
Local and state election officials are warning the U.S. Postmaster General about systemic issues in the postal service as more Americans prepare to cast their ballots by mail in this election.
Georgia leaders warn of mail delivery delays affecting absentee ballots
Georgia's Republican and Democratic leaders have expressed concern about the potential for mail delivery delays to affect voter turnout and trust in the election process, urging the USPS to improve their delivery times ahead of the Nov.
Georgia leaders worry mail delays could cause many absentee ballots to arrive too late
In a rare bipartisan consensus about Georgia’s election process, both Republican and Democratic leaders agree that persistent mail delivery delays in the state could cost voters who use absentee ballots their chance to be counted on Election Day this November.
Election officials warn that problems with USPS could cause problems in November election
On Wednesday, officials sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy detailing problems within the USPS that could cause problems in the election.
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U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Announces No Stamp Price Changes for January 2025
A recommendation by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy not to raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which ...
US Postal Service Unveils Christmas 2024 Stamps
The USPS regularly releases new stamps to commemorate and celebrate holidays for all different faiths. Recent offerings ...
Why Knoxville US Postal Service jobs aren't moving to Nashville after all
Thirty-one positions in Knoxville, Johnson City and Chattanooga had been slated to be consolidated to Nashville. That won't ...
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U.S. Postal Service mail sorting to stay in Tulsa instead of move to Oklahoma City
The United States Postal Service has decided it will not move some of its operations from Tulsa to Oklahoma City.
US Postal Service Updates 'Operation Santa' Tradition
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced it is updating its annual Operation Santa tradition.
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Postal Service Operation Santa Teams Up With Toys“R”Us® to Deliver More Holiday Joy
Since its inception more than a century ago, USPS Operation Santa has helped answer the thousands of letters addressed to ...
Parcel lost, package found: States most likely to see postal delays
This assessment reveals that North Dakota tops the list for parcel delays due to its high freight flow per capita.
Voting for the President of the United States begins in West Virginia on Friday
General Election officially begins on Friday, September 20, as West Virginia county clerks will begin fulfilling absentee ...