Stories tagged: "united states postal service"

Politics Sen. Peters surveying flood damage. Photo courtesy Sen. Peters' office.
Politics Michigan Sen. Gary Peters Tells Us How He Became Washington’s Most Accomplished Freshman Senator

Fueled by the grit and tenacity of the Michiganders he serves, Sen. Gary Peters has worked on dozens of bills signed into law, earning the track record of a "most effective" leader.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 14, 2020 6:20 pm EDT
Breaking A common theme among participants was that the USPS is not for sale, and is to be protected by the public, for the public.
Breaking JUST IN: Dingell, Lawrence Call on Senate to Save the Postal Service

Two Michigan congresswomen led a call to action encouraging the Senate to take up legislation to protect the postal service. One of them is a former postal worker.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 26, 2020 12:29 pm EDT
Business Louis DeJoy testifies to Congress, while WOODTV in Grand Rapids captures a 'sorting machine graveyard' and Detroiters rally to save the USPS. Photos by C-SPAN, WOODTV and Franz Knight.
Business West Michigan Lost 1 of 4 Mail Sorting Machines. Postmaster General Dejoy Refuses to Reinstall Them.

Mail slowdowns have hurt Michigan businesses and prevented Michiganders from having their vote count. But the Postal Service is throwing away sorting machines.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 25, 2020 3:24 pm EDT
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Work Retired Mail Carrier: Changes at the Postal Service Could Be Devastating for Its 669,000 Employees

Vincent DiGaetano took pride in his 30-year career as a mail carrier. Now, he’s worried about the future of the USPS.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 24, 2020 2:05 pm EDT
Jobs Supporters came with many signs, ready to share the message and make their voices heard.
Jobs PHOTOS: Detroit’s Rally to Save the USPS

This community of postal workers, neighbors, and lawmakers are demanding that the USPS be saved.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain Franz Knight Franz Knight August 21, 2020 3:05 pm EDT

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A pipeline easement is about 60 feet north of Ronald Kardos' front porch. Environment ‘I Can See the Devastation’: Michigander Living Near Infamous Oil Pipeline Is Furious
For many younger voters, like Ayache, this is their first time ever voting with an absentee ballot, allowing her to have more time to campaign for her candidates as she joins one of many volunteers outside of Frederick Douglas Prep Academy. Voting Here’s How You Can Cast Your Vote in Person Before Election Day in Michigan
Make It Matter 2020 Elections The ‘Gander’s Guide to Voting in Michigan in 2020
President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Muskegon County Airport, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Norton Shores, Mich. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Politics Trump Calls for Whitmer to Be Locked Up Following Domestic Terror Plot to Do Just That
Business Lewis Haney, selling his Windy Woods designs at a convention center. Photo courtesy Lewis Haney.
Business The Long Tail of Postal Delays: How an Inconvenience Leaves Lasting Damage

Macomb County designer and Etsy businessman Lewis Haney from Warren says postal delays leave microbusinesses like his "stuck in a sort of limbo."

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 19, 2020 3:25 pm EDT
Law and Policy A United States Postal worker makes a delivery with gloves and a mask in Warren, MI. AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Law and Policy USPS Is Slating Branch Closures. Here’s How One Detroit Community Is Responding.

Keith Combs has been a Michigan postal worker for more than 30 years. Since 2016, he said everything has changed.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain August 19, 2020 2:49 pm EDT