OPM: Implementing the President’s DOGE Initiative for a Modernized, Efficient, and Expedient Retirement Process

After 35+ years of failed modernization attempts, OPM has announced that, as of June 2, they are replacing their 65+ year old paper process with an all digital alternative.

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USPS OIG Report: First-Class and Priority Mail Service Performance Update

Our objective was to assess the Postal Service’s First‑Class Mail and Priority Mail service performance since fiscal year (FY) 2022. The review looked broadly at service performance changes, trends, failure points, and causes.

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APWU Press Release: Democratic and Republican Polls Find Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Privatizing the USPS

New polling shows that postal customers strongly believe that proposals to privatize the United States Postal Service should be marked “Return to Sender.”  In a national survey of 1,402 registered voters, those surveyed oppose postal service privatization by an overwhelming 34 points.

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Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Modernize the USPS Fleet

 Congressman Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced the FAIR Fleets Act. This bipartisan legislation aims at modernizing the United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicle fleet while ensuring both urban and rural communities receive an equitable share of modern, fuel-efficient delivery vehicles.

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