/tags/postal-service postal service en-US WLRN Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-29/the-government-will-no-longer-be-sending-free-covid-19-tests-to-americans The Biden administration is pausing its distribution of free COVID-19 tests this week, but you can still order new ones before the end date. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-29/the-government-will-no-longer-be-sending-free-covid-19-tests-to-americans Ayana Archie /news/2022-04-29/states-sue-the-u-s-postal-service-over-its-decision-to-buy-gas-powered-trucks The lawsuits contend that purchases of thousands of fossil fuel-powered delivery vehicles will cause environmental harm for decades to come. The Postal Service says it conducted a thorough review. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:24:52 GMT /news/2022-04-29/states-sue-the-u-s-postal-service-over-its-decision-to-buy-gas-powered-trucks The Associated Press /2022-03-08/congress-passes-bill-to-shore-up-the-postal-service-without-cutting-back-on-delivery Congress mustered rare bipartisan support for the Postal Service package, dropping some of the more controversial proposals to settle on core ways to save the service and ensure its future operations. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:03:47 GMT /2022-03-08/congress-passes-bill-to-shore-up-the-postal-service-without-cutting-back-on-delivery The Associated Press /2022-01-18/the-postal-service-is-now-taking-orders-for-free-covid-19-test-kits The at-home tests are expected to be delivered by USPS later this month. The White House said the site is in "beta testing" and will be launched formally Wednesday. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:48:49 GMT /2022-01-18/the-postal-service-is-now-taking-orders-for-free-covid-19-test-kits Brian Naylor /2021-10-08/the-postal-service-is-slowing-the-mail-to-save-money-critics-say-its-a-death-spiral As of Oct. 1, some first-class mail has been delivered more slowly. Some say between that and recent price increases, it spells trouble for the agency. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:15:18 GMT /2021-10-08/the-postal-service-is-slowing-the-mail-to-save-money-critics-say-its-a-death-spiral Brian Naylor /news/2021-09-29/mail-delivery-is-about-to-get-slower-and-pricier-just-in-time-for-the-holidays Some of the changes will result in increased transit times for cross-country and other long-distance deliveries. The price increases will not affect shipping for international products. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:31:07 GMT /news/2021-09-29/mail-delivery-is-about-to-get-slower-and-pricier-just-in-time-for-the-holidays Jonathan Franklin /news/2021-06-04/the-postmaster-general-is-under-federal-investigation-over-campaign-contributions A spokesman for Louis DeJoy says the Department of Justice is probing "contributions made by employees who worked for him when he was in the private sector." Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:11:55 GMT /news/2021-06-04/the-postmaster-general-is-under-federal-investigation-over-campaign-contributions Alana Wise /news/2021-03-23/dejoy-announces-10-year-reorganization-of-u-s-postal-service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy proposes slowing some first-class deliveries and increasing postage rates. Without the changes, he warns, USPS will "run out of cash and require a government bailout." Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:46:15 GMT /news/2021-03-23/dejoy-announces-10-year-reorganization-of-u-s-postal-service Brian Naylor /news/2021-03-09/postal-service-delivered-vast-majority-of-mail-ballots-on-time-report-finds The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General found election mail was delivered on time at a higher rate than regular first-class mail. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:45:38 GMT /news/2021-03-09/postal-service-delivered-vast-majority-of-mail-ballots-on-time-report-finds Brian Naylor /2021-02-24/under-pressure-postmaster-general-calls-for-changes-to-mail-delivery Louis DeJoy testified about shortfalls at the U.S. Postal Service. Despite calls for his resignation, DeJoy said he plans to follow through on an overhaul plan. "Get used to me," he said. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:07:14 GMT /2021-02-24/under-pressure-postmaster-general-calls-for-changes-to-mail-delivery Brian Naylor