By Dr. Layne McDonald The United States Postal Service (USPS) is implementing a significant price hike starting Sunday, July 12, 2026. The cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp will increase from 78 cents to 82 cents, an approximately 5.1% rise. These adjustments, approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, aim to address rising operational costs and stabilize the agency's long-term financial health under its "Delivering for America" plan. The United States Postal Servic
