Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl; two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal, according to the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). It is a synthetic opioid originally developed for veterinary use, more specifically to tranquilize large animals, such as elephants. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –8/20/25 – An indictment charging an Arizona man in a drug […]
Stat – Starting next year, insurance companies providing coverage to federal employees will be prohibited from paying for gender-affirming care for trans people of any age, according to a letter sent to carriers on Friday from the Office of Personnel Management. It’s the latest in a torrent of decisions by the Trump administration that restrict gender-affirming care for trans people […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) highlighted the results of an audit released today by the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General of the St. Louis and Hazelton, Missouri, processing and distribution facilities serving Southern Illinois. The independent report confirmed widespread problems that have fueled months of delivery delays, lost packages, and substandard service impacting […]
8/0/25 – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) recently faced a $33,000 penalty in Seattle for deficiencies related to handling hazardous materials. This fine was imposed due to violations at the Seattle Bulk Mail Center concerning the identification and storage of packages containing dangerous wastes, according to the Department of Ecology. Inspectors also found issues with […]
Indianapolis, IN — 8/11/25 – After hearing from citizens across central Indiana about delays in mail distribution, Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) focused his attention on fixing problems at the USPS distribution hub in Indianapolis. Shreve reported results today: a 21% service improvement. Mr. Shreve spearheaded a letter from Indiana’s Congressional delegation that pressed for action from the Postmaster General. […]
Florida Reps. Soto and Frost to Join National Union Presidents in Fight to Protect Postal Workers and the USPS ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — On Monday, more than 500 rural letter carriers, other postal workers and their allies, will gather in Orlando to rally against misguided efforts to privatize the United […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – 8/15/25 – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Lamarious Bradley, Lucius Bradley, and Chad Brown, all of Rochester, NY, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with mail theft, unlawful possession of USPS mailbox keys, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud, which carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison […]
In one instant, Anthony Epperson lost his daughter, son-in-law and grandson. On June 28, an 18-wheeler slammed into their vehicle in Terrell. “You’re talking about an 80,000-pound truck running into them at a standstill,” Epperson said. “That’s a freight train.” The crash killed his son-in-law, Zabar McKellar; his daughter, Krishaun; his 16-year-old grandson, Kason; and Zabar’s […]
USPS Employees Remain Committed By Bobby Bock NAPS Southeast Area Vice President NAPS — 8/14/25 – In my 42 years with the United States Postal Service, I have had the opportunity to serve under 12 different postmasters general. Each one has left their distinct mark on the organization. Many seasoned postal employees will remember Marvin […]
Boston 2026 stamps issued at the Great American Stamp Show SCHAUMBURG, IL — 8/14/25 – The Postal Service released the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show stamps at the Great American Stamp Show today. For one week in May 2026, the world capital of stamp collecting will be the Boston 2026 World Expo, the 12th international […]