To Those Interested in the Wisconsin Blue Book:
The 2003-2004 Wisconsin Blue
Book, the 86th edition in a series that began in 1853, is now available. The
feature article in this edition is "Wisconsin's People: A Portrait of Wisconsin's Population on the Threshold of the 21st Century". As usual, the Blue Book contains the biographies
and photos of Wisconsin's elected public officials, the text of the Wisconsin
Constitution, and a detailed description of the organization and functions of
state government. There is also a statistical section providing diverse
information on the state.
By law, the price of the Blue Book is based on the actual cost of
printing and distribution. Members of the Wisconsin Legislature are provided
with a limited number of Blue Books for distribution to constituents. If
you are a Wisconsin resident, you may wish to check with your legislator
regarding the availability of a complimentary copy. Copies are also provided to
libraries, schools, and certain public officials specified by statute.
Although the Blue Book is compiled by the Legislative Reference Bureau,
sales are handled by the Document Sales Unit of the Wisconsin Department of
Administration. Copies may be purchased from Document Sales Unit, Department of
Administration, 202 S. Thornton Avenue, Madison (P.O. Box 7840, Madison
53707-7840). For books picked up at Document Sales (stock number 239-03), the
price of the 2003-2004 edition is $7.15, plus applicable sales tax. For mail
orders - they must be prepaid - the price is $9.25 plus 5% ($.45) state sales
tax, .05% ($.05) county sales tax, and .01% ($.01) stadium tax where applicable.
VISA or MASTERCARD orders may be made by telephone at (800) 362-7253 or (608)
264-9419 (local calls).