U.S. Postal Service

So far, 35,184 absentee ballots have been successfully returned for the general election.

Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 51 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. In order to protect the safety and wellbeing of voters, Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus to apply for and cast an absentee … Continued

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, called the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service “concocted” and a “sham.” At the urging of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, Democrats passed a post office package to pump more money into the USPS and block reforms being implemented by the postmaster general. “To call the past few weeks ‘eventful’ would … Continued

The Democratic candidate in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District expressed concern Tuesday over Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voting against a bill to provide $25 million to the U.S. Postal Service, and that would block cost-cutting measures many worry are slowing the mail and could jeopardize mail-in, or absentee, voting.  Byrne on Tuesday said he voted against … Continued

Saturday, the U.S. Postal Service commemorated Alabama’s bicentennial and entry as the 22nd state in the union. The USPS unveiled the Alabama Statehood Forever stamp during the Alabama200 ceremony at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum in Huntsville. “Since becoming America’s 22nd state on December 14, 1819, Alabama has built a rich history grounded in the diversity, … Continued