The Postal Service

Lunar New Year Forever Stamp Highlights Year of the Rabbit

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Postal Service dedicated its Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit Forever stamp at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

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  • Postal Service dedicated its Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit Forever stamp at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.
  • "For more than three decades, the Postal Service has issued stamps highlighting the Lunar New Year, and they are some of the most successful stamp releases in our history.
  • This year, we are excited to be the city to introduce the release of the Year of the Rabbit Commemorative Forever Stamp," said San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
  • The Lunar New Year stamp story can be viewed on the Postal Service social media pages at facebook.com/usps , U.S.

USPS Delivered 54.4 Million Ballots During 2022 Midterm Elections

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Monday, January 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today issued its 2022 Post-Election Analysis Report of delivering the nation's Election Mail during the 2022 midterm elections. The Postal Service reported it successfully delivered 54.4 million ballots* to and from voters during the general election, with 98.96 percent of ballots delivered from voters to election officials in just three days. On average, completed ballots were delivered from voters to election officials in under two days. The full report is available here.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today issued its 2022 Post-Election Analysis Report of delivering the nation's Election Mail during the 2022 midterm elections.
  • The Postal Service reported it successfully delivered 54.4 million ballots* to and from voters during the general election, with 98.96 percent of ballots delivered from voters to election officials in just three days.
  • "Once again, our entire Postal Service team has successfully delivered the nation's ballots securely and on time," said Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy.
  • Between Sept. 6 and Dec. 6, the Postal Service delivered more than 54.4 million ballots to and from election officials to voters through the U.S. Mail to support elections across the country.

Red Fox to Come to Your Mailbox

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

FOX, Ark., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Postal Service released a 40-cent stamp featuring the red fox, a common sight in most of the continental United States. The stamp was issued in Fox, AR, without a dedication ceremony.

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  • Postal Service released a 40-cent stamp featuring the red fox, a common sight in most of the continental United States.
  • This new stamp features a pencil-and-watercolor illustration of a red fox.
  • Fox species can be found over much of the Earth, and the red fox is the widest ranging.
  • Although the red fox can also be colored gray or white, it is named for its most common rusty coloration.

USPS Intends To Deploy Over 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028, Making One of the Largest Electric Vehicle Fleets in the Nation

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today announced that it expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000 vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028. The vehicles purchased as part of this anticipated plan will begin to replace the Postal Service's aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles.

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  • Postal Service expects to purchase an additional 21,000 battery electric delivery vehicles through 2028, representing a mix of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles.
  • Feasibility of achieving 100% electrification for the overall Postal Service delivery vehicle fleet will continue to be explored.
  • The vehicles purchased as part of this anticipated plan will begin to replace the Postal Service's aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles.
  • The Postal Service anticipates at least 60,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV), of which at least 75% (45,000) will be battery electric.

USPS Embraces America's Furry Friends With New Love Forever Stamps

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Postal Service will honor America's love affair with beloved canine and feline pets with the issuance of its new Love 2023 Forever stamps.

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  • Postal Service will honor America's love affair with beloved canine and feline pets with the issuance of its new Love 2023 Forever stamps.
  • The first-day-of-issue event for the stamps is free and open to the public.
  • Pets provide companionship and love; interacting with a cuddly kitten or a playful puppy can reduce loneliness and raise spirits.
  • For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .

USPS Gets Festive With a Lunar New Year Stamp - Stamp will be unveiled in San Francisco

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Monday, December 12, 2022

The Postal Service will issue the latest Lunar New Year stamp celebrating the Year of the Rabbit.

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  • The Postal Service will issue the latest Lunar New Year stamp celebrating the Year of the Rabbit.
  • This stamp design calls to mind the elaborately decorated masks used in the dragon or lion dances often performed in Lunar New Year parades.
  • Art director Antonio Alcal designed the stamp and the pane with original art by Camille Chew.
  • For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .

Valpak Highlights Major Innovations in Data-Driven, Omnichannel Marketing for Local and National Advertisers

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, the leader in American household data, direct marketing and omnichannel media solutions, today outlined key aspects of its ongoing transformation as a modern powerhouse in consumer marketing and media solutions. Valpak is innovating a dynamic and growing range of data-driven products and capabilities that are increasing marketing efficiency, brand awareness and sales lift for local and national advertisers.

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  • "We want national and local advertisers to understand the New Valpak," said Benjy Uhl, executive vice president of audience and product development for Valpak.
  • The company's continuing innovation is a major reason Valpak is significantly out-performing today's resurgent multibillion-dollar direct marketing and mail industry."
  • Valpak is the leader in American household data, direct marketing and omnichannel media solutions for local and national businesses and brands.
  • Visit valpak.com/advertise to see what Valpak Direct Marketing can do for your business, and connect with Valpak on Twitter: @Valpak and Facebook: @ValpakAdvertising .

Postal Service Closed Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

As a result, all Post Offices will be closed for the observation of both federal holidays on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

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  • As a result, all Post Offices will be closed for the observation of both federal holidays on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .
  • For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf .

USPS Operation Santa Now Open for Letter Adoption

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Monday, November 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you in a position to give a child or family some extra magic this season? If so, you can now adopt a letter written to Santa at USPSOperationSanta.com. 

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  • If so, you can now adopt a letter written to Santa at USPSOperationSanta.com .
  • USPS Operation Santa reliessolely on random acts of kindness and the generosity of strangers.
  • There is only one USPS Operation Santa program, sanctioned by the Postal Service.
  • More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and letters to Santa, can be found at usps.com/holidaynews .

Roman Martinez IV Re-Elected Chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During today's meeting of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, Roman Martinez IV was unanimously re-elected by his fellow Governors to continue to serve as chairman of the Board of Governors. The Governors also unanimously re-elected Anton G. Hajjar to continue to serve as vice chairman.

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  • Postal Service Board of Governors, Roman Martinez IV was unanimously re-elected by his fellow Governors to continue to serve as chairman of the Board of Governors.
  • The Governors also unanimously re-elected Anton G. Hajjar to continue to serve as vice chairman.
  • Martinez has served on the Board of Governors since August 2019, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve the remainder of a seven-year term that expires Dec. 8, 2024.
  • On Jan. 12, 2022, Martinez was elected to serve as the 25th chairman of the Board.