Joco Today

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has announced a new development for the City of Winchester following his advocacy in a recent Senate hearing with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General. The USPS has finalized a lease agreement to construct a new post office for Winchester, an outcome attributed to Senator Marshall's persistent efforts.

Senator Marshall stated, "The City of Winchester has waited on approval too long for its new postal facility." He highlighted the impact of not having a mail service hub, noting it caused "significant delays and frustrations for residents."

During the USPS hearing, Senator Marshall urged Postmaster General DeJoy to address the delays affecting Winchester. Following this call to action, the project was advanced, which Senator Marshall described as "a huge development for Winchester" and a positive move by the USPS towards restoring reliable mail service in Kansas.

Senator Marshall assured continued efforts to address broader statewide concerns related to postal services.