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We are proud to introduce a new program designed to help our customers transition from the now obsolete POSTNET barcode to the Intelligent Mail barcode for their reply mail envelopes.  Click here for more detail. 

NEWS ALERT:  Earlier today (2/17/2012) HLN (Headline News) broadcast a report that stated the Postal Service PLANS (emphasis added) to increase postage rates to $0.50 for a First-Class letter even though it raised prices last month.  This report, as presented, is not correct.

Reports in both The New York Times and Bloomberg offer a more accurate account of the facts.  In a letter to Congress, the Postal Service is asking for the ability to raise the rate from the current $0.44 to $0.50 over one or more years as part of a larger plan created with the cooperation of Evercore Partners, Inc. a financial consulting company tasked by the Postal Service to create a financial action plan.  The price increase request is being made of Congress as current law prohibits the Postal Service from raising rates beyond the Consumer Price Index except for “exigent circumstances”.  

Lake Michigan Mailers closely monitors actions by the Postal Service.  We will continue to publish updates as circumstances warrant.  In the meantime, customers with questions are encouraged to contact us at 800-653-3121 Ext. 220.

Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-16/postal-service-seeks-a-new-50-cent-stamp.html?cmpid=yhoo

The New York Times Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/17/business/postal-service-warns-it-could-lose-18-billion-a-year.html?_r=1

The Postal Service has issued its comprehensive chart for service prices effective January 22, 2012.  This new chart can be downloaded by clicking here.

Congressman Fred Upton (MI – 6) and Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee offers his comments on the Postal Service’s proposal to close the Kalamazoo, Michigan Processing and Distribution Center, as well as, the proposed elimination of the overnight delivery standards for First-Class Mail.  Please click here to download a copy of this letter.

The Postal Service, along with most other federal, state, and local agencies, will observe New Years Day 2012 on Monday, January 2, 2012.  As such, Lake Michigan Mailers will be CLOSED on Monday, January 2, 2012.  Please click here to download a copy of the 2012 Holiday Service Schedule.