RURAL CARRIER NEWS
Today’s Hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission
The situation facing the U.S. Postal Service is a “five-alarm fire,” the Postal Regulatory Commission told a congressional panel Thursday, meaning redefined expectations more than money could fix the problem ...
Employee dies at Fulton County USPS distribution center
An employee died at a Fulton County USPS distribution center on Wednesday, the postal service confirmed ...
USPS Modernization Through Package Equipment Upgrades in June 2026
The Postal Service is continuing to modernize existing infrastructure through the installation of new, upgraded package processing equipment ...
Ballot Mail for Federal Elections – A Proposed Rule by the Postal Service on 06/02/2026
The proposed rule would apply uniform standards for the mailing of absentee ballots to and from voters, which the Postal Service understands will facilitate the faithful execution of federal law ...
OPM Tightens Scrutiny of Family Member Coverage under FEHB, PSHB
OPM has finalized rules tightening the scrutiny of coverage of family members under the FEHB and PSHB program, including by imposing new requirements for proof of eligibility, and reinforcing policies ...
Census Takers to Start Visiting Households for 2026 Census Test
Postal workers in the pilot will undergo background checks, receive census-specific training, and be required to follow Census Bureau confidentiality provisions under Title 13 of the U.S. Code ...
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