Summary
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has proposed changes that may affect when mail gets postmarked. In California, officials are advising voters to send ballots early to ensure they are postmarked by Election Day. This comes amid USPS changes aimed at saving money and reducing emissions.
Key Facts
- The USPS proposed that postmark dates might not match the day mail gets dropped off.
- Postmarks show when mail was sent and are important for voting, taxes, and legal documents.
- Recent USPS changes reduce how often mail is collected, affecting postmark timing.
- California voters are advised to send ballots before Election Day due to postmark concerns.
- USPS suggests getting a manual postmark in person to ensure correct dating.
- Reduced mail collection is intended to save money and reduce carbon emissions.
- It's becoming harder to get postmarks on the same day in some areas, especially over 50 miles from processing centers.
- Access to post offices can be challenging for rural residents and people with disabilities.
