Inflation, which has reached levels not seen in decades, is dominating the news. Consumers are increasingly skittish as gas prices continue to rise and related news stories proliferate. On July 10 mail prices will increase by an average of 6.5 percent. Increases for...
The U.S. Postal Service’s ten-year plan has been a focal point for commentators and legislators for a few weeks now. Presentations to elucidate the plan – or specific parts of it – do not seem to be persuading many of its soundness...
There is an overabundance of riches lately for those who follow the fortunes of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). It is virtually impossible to engage with media in any form without encountering coverage about mail service or opinions regarding the future of USPS....
On December 5, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) issued a proposal that would enable the U.S. Postal Service to significantly increase mail prices. While the Postal Service wanted to have no constraints on what it charges for mail – a monopoly service...
On April 2, the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) convened to consider the nominations of Ron A. Bloom and Roman Martinez IV to become Governors of the U.S. Postal Service. Both gentlemen were asked, among other things, about their...