44¢ letters

New postage rates took effect Tuesday which increased the postage for a one-ounce first-Class letter from 42 cents to 44 cents. A two-ounce letter went from 59 cents to 61 cents... post cards from 27 cents to 28 cents and large envelopes from $1 to $1.05.

New postage and fee increases also took effect for certified mail, money orders, priority and express mail rates.