Joe Cogan News Today

New federal data show inflation is cooling off in a big way. The relief comes on the heels of a Minnesota policy report detailing how rural areas experienced the situation when consumer prices were peaking. The Consumer Price Index rose 3% in June, the smallest 12-month increase since early 2021. ...

Despite an approved fare increase, a campaign continues to look for other ways to fund public transit in Portland. In front of crowd of loud protesters in May, the TriMet board voted to approve a 30 cent increase to 2.5 hour fares. Ellie Gluhosky, campaign organizer with OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon, said fare increases are an unreliable source of revenue. ...

Saturday is National Postal Workers Day, and new initiatives at the U.S. Postal Service over the last few years have brought changes to the job. In 2021, the Postal Service announced a 10-year strategic plan titled "Delivering for America" to modernize and revitalize the agency. ...

Saturday is National Postal Workers Day, a celebration of the effort it takes to deliver mail across the country. One of the top concerns for workers in the field is understaffing. Joe Cogan, president of the Portland local of the American Postal Workers Union, said post office workers are struggling to keep up with fewer colleagues. ...

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Ahead of the busiest season of the year for the U.S.

Ahead of the busiest season of the year for the U.S.

The family of Joe Cogan would like to extend a heart felt thank you to the Chaffee County community. We cannot thank everyone enough for their prayers, hugs, kind words, cards, emails, posts, visits, food, and flowers provide during this difficult time. We would also like to express our appreciation for the monetary donations which were sent to the Buena Vista Pregnancy center in honor of Joe. We are blessed to live in such and amazing community.