June 3, 2026 The Postal Service is continuing to modernize existing infrastructure through the installation of new, upgraded package processing equipment. New equipment investments will increase package sorting throughputs, increase automation capabilities for larger packages, increase sortation accuracy, and improve machine reliability. During installation of the new package sorters, some facilities require temporary volume shifts […]
June 2, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC — The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today announced a final rule to strengthen verification requirements for family member coverage in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, a major step in the administration’s broader effort to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse across […]
Bill Ensures Only American Citizens Are Hired by the Federal Government WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced the Hire American Act, a bill doing exactly what its title says: hire American workers only. The legislation amends title 5 of the United States Code to restrict federal government employment to […]
May 29, 2026 Key Points The U.S. Postal Service proposed new mail-in ballot rules that would require states to submit voter names, addresses and unique ballot barcodes for federal elections. The proposal would set mandatory “best practices” for federal elections including Election Mail logos, tracking barcodes and design reviews. The rule follows President Donald Trump’s […]
May 26, 2026 WICHITA, KAN. – A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee pleaded guilty to using her position as postmaster to steal tens of thousands of dollars in government funds. According to court documents, Joyce L. Smith, 51, of Wichita pleaded guilty to one count of theft by government employee. Smith previously worked as […]