While it is the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service, the federal agency continues to lose money. Next month, the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission plans to review 3,653 post offices for possible closure. Those potential closures could significantly change postal service in the United States. Beginning January 22, 2012, the cost of a first class stamp will increase to 45 cents. The following story was prepared by FBN's Kevin Bertram, examining some of the issues. In a … [Read more...] about Post Office Adjusting to Changing Needs
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New Prison Could Benefit Regional Economy
A renewed proposal to add a 1,000-bed private prison adjacent to the existing state prison facility in Winslow is getting community support at a time when residents of some other cities are coming out against similar proposals. While some people oppose building on the city’s prison economy, many more in the jobs-starved community say that ship has sailed and the facility would bring new life to the area. Executives at LaSalle Corrections promise the facility would create 215 new permanent … [Read more...] about New Prison Could Benefit Regional Economy
