Sticker Shock in the Mailbox: USPS Stamp Hike Hits Maryland Residents and Raises Broader Questions About Government Oversight
The U.S. Postal Service’s latest price hike has pushed the cost of a Forever stamp to 78 cents, sparking backlash across Maryland and beyond. While USPS frames the increase as part of its long-term “Delivering for America” recovery plan, critics say the agency is piling financial pressure on everyday Americans without fixing its deeper structural failures. With six hikes in four years and mail volumes plummeting, many are asking: how much longer can the public afford this “forever” stamp strategy?