The Columbian Oregon photographers get nod on postage stampsThe ColumbianTwo Oregon wildlife photographers will have their pictures of honeybees featured in the new Protect Pollinators Forever postage stamps scheduled to be released this week. The stamps are designed to pay tribute to pollinating insects. Studies show … More: continued here
Read More »Postal Service bets on higher stamp prices to fix woes – Sentinel & Enterprise
Postal Service bets on higher stamp prices to fix woesSentinel & EnterpriseAfter a 10-year review, the Postal Regulatory Commission appears likely to move to grant the Postal Service power to increase stamp costs beyond the rate of inflation, marking the biggest change in its pricing system in nearly a half-century. …
Read More »“Consumer News” talks prescription drug overcharges, stamps and a recall – KFGO
"Consumer News" talks prescription drug overcharges, stamps and a recallKFGOToday on "Consumer News" Bonnie and Doug talked about allegations that CVS is overcharging for certain prescription medications, the Postal Service is looking at increasing the price of a stamp, and a recall of Polaris Scrambler ATV's. (Listen to … More: …
Read More »Illinois could lose $87 million in food stamps over Cook County beverage tax, USDA warns – WGN-TV
WGN-TV Illinois could lose $87 million in food stamps over Cook County beverage tax, USDA warnsWGN-TVCHICAGO — The federal government is threatening to withhold about $87 million in food stamp funds from the state of Illinois if Cook County doesn't alter the manner in which the penny-an-ounce tax on sweetened …
Read More »Oliveira Stamps Authority On Comeback With 100 Free Win At Jose Finkel – SwimSwam
SwimSwam Oliveira Stamps Authority On Comeback With 100 Free Win At Jose FinkelSwimSwamOliveira Stamps Authority On Comeback With 100 Free Win At Jose Finkel. Oliveira Stamps Authority On Comeback With 100 Free Win At Jose Finkel. Less than six months after surgery, Larissa Oliveira had a dominant win in the …
Read More »Feds say Cook County soda tax collection violates food stamp rules – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune Feds say Cook County soda tax collection violates food stamp rulesChicago TribuneThe problem: While Cook County informed retailers that purchases made with federal food stamp benefits are exempt from the soda tax under federal law, it's also allowed retailers to tax those purchases and provide refunds as a …
Read More »Illinois could lose $87 million in federal food stamp funding over Cook County soda tax – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune Illinois could lose $87 million in federal food stamp funding over Cook County soda taxChicago TribuneThe problem: While Cook County has informed retailers that purchases made with federal food stamp benefits are exempt from the soda tax under federal law, it's also allowed retailers to tax those purchases …
Read More »‘Pollinator’ stamps create a buzz – Pamplin Media Group
Pamplin Media Group 'Pollinator' stamps create a buzzPamplin Media GroupIt's the "Forever" stamp, 49 cents, and Michael Durham's image of a western honey bee as part of the "Protect Pollinators" line of stamps theoretically could be forever. It's a nice thought, says the Portland-based photographer. He and George Lepp of …
Read More »Britain’s WWI series continues with stamps focusing on events of 1917 – Linn’s Stamp News
Britain's WWI series continues with stamps focusing on events of 1917Linn’s Stamp NewsGreat Britain's Royal Mail issued six stamps July 31 in its World War I series. The series began July 28, 2014 (Scott 3313-3317), with stamps focusing on the year 1914, followed by similar sets in 2015 (3397-3402) and …
Read More »Heat sensitive postage stamps commemorate Aug. 21 solar eclipse – Gulf Breeze News
FOX 5 Atlanta Heat sensitive postage stamps commemorate Aug. 21 solar eclipseGulf Breeze NewsWASHINGTON — The Postal Service will soon release a first-of-its-kind stamp that changes when you touch it. The Total Eclipse of the Sun Forever stamp, which commemorates the August 21 eclipse, transforms into an image of the …
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