U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Case On Sabbath Observance The appellant, a postal worker, says he was forced from his job because he refused to work on Sundays for religious reasons. Zenger · Jan 17, 2023
US Postal Service touts performance during 2022 election The U.S. Postal Service says it delivered more than 54 million ballots during the midterm elections, with nearly 99% of ballots delivered to election officials within three days The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet The Postal Service says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks in its fleet and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026 The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
The Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleet USPS says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026. WEKU · Dec 20, 2022
Rep. Stefanik: Postal workers stole more than $20,000 from campaign U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s campaign is accusing postal workers of opening mail and stealing more than $20,000 in campaign donations. Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022
Stefanik: Postal workers stole more than $20,000 from campaign - Roll Call An attorney for New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik demanded action by the Postal Service, saying packages were "plundered." Roll Call · Dec 2, 2022
The price of stamps is going up – again. Here’s when and by how much Sending mail will soon cost more as the U.S. Postal Service plans yet another round of price hikes on postage. Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022
More ‘check washing’ victims speak out as officials press Postal Service to address spike in fraud The stolen-check scheme involves thieves stealing mail, erasing the ink with chemicals and rewriting the checks for themselves. Some experts say their suggestions to fight the crime are not being implemented. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2022
Federal judge faults Postmaster General DeJoy in mail delays A federal judge has set limits on one of the Postal Service’s cost-cutting practices that contributed to a slowdown of mail deliveries ahead of the 2020 presidential election The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022
DeJoy to consolidate USPS facilities "How many clerks and drivers will lose jobs?" asked one union official Salon · Aug 28, 2022
US Postal Service To Increase Its Order Of Electric Vehicles Postal delivery vans are a perfect use case for EVs, and it should be a no-brainer for the US Postal Service to replace its fleet of delivery vehicles with EVs. InsideEVs · Aug 2, 2022
Here's why the new Nancy Reagan stamp prompted backlash from the LGBTQ+ community Nancy and Ronald Reagan's legacy on HIV/AIDS and the stamp's unveiling during Pride month have led members of the LGBTQ+ community to criticize the Biden administration and the Postal Service. WEKU · Jun 9, 2022
Jill Biden helps unveil postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan Jill Biden has helped unveil of a new U.S. postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan, a predecessor as first lady The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
DeJoy may have new conflict of interest Justice Department urged to investigate after watchdog group found DeJoy owns stock in Abbott Laboratories Salon · Apr 1, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Postmaster General says he's been cleared in federal probe Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says the Justice Department has closed without criminal charges an investigation into political fundraising activity at his former business
Businessweek · Mar 31, 2022 Trump’s Favorite Postmaster Is Surviving Biden—and Maybe Even Saving the USPS A lot of people thought Louis DeJoy would be shown the door. That’s only made his recent successes sweeter.
InsideEVs · Mar 28, 2022 USPS Doubles EV Share Of Future Delivery Fleet To 10,019 Vehicles Going forward, the US Postal Service says the program is designed to increase the mix of BEVs as financial resources become available.
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022 Postal Service doubles EV order in $2.98 billion vehicle purchase WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday it ordered more than 10,000 new electric delivery trucks, up from the 5,000 the agency had initially planned to purchase.
Reason · Mar 23, 2022 Environmentalists Are Blocking the Post Office From Replacing Busted 30-Year-Old Mail Trucks Congressional Democrats are insisting on expensive green tech, even though USPS is in desperate financial condition.
Roll Call · Feb 24, 2022 Postal Service stands by plan for internal combustion engines - Roll Call The Postal Service is planning a new delivery fleet dominated by internal combustion engines despite objections from environmental groups.
Input · Feb 23, 2022 USPS refuses to buy more electric vehicles, despite climate change Both the EPA and the Biden administration have urged the USPS to spend funds on EVs rather than gas vehicles. The Postmaster General said no.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2022 Big problems with mail delivery are a constant in Chicago — and the suburbs We have no one to turn to, and the USPS website is difficult to navigate. When is something going to be done?
The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2022 US postal service under fire for plan to spend $11.3bn on gas-powered fleet Critics say this move will upend the Biden administration’s goal to get to net zero emissions by 2050 as a means to tackle climate crisis
InsideEVs · Feb 7, 2022 USPS Claims It's Committed To A Future Of Electric Vehicles The USPS released a statement claiming that it remains committed to electric vehicles, but it can only increase the number of EVs if funding is made available.
Salon · Feb 4, 2022 DeJoy defies Biden on electric trucks At least one congressman called for the Postmaster General's ouster following the incident