Politics And Printing

Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn has set up a review committee to look at privatizing the state printing office. Guinn, in office a year and a half, has yet to officially reappoint State Printer Bailey, who has held his office since 1976, serving five governors.

Avoiding Privatization

Sometimes the right mix of in-house and outsourced printing can spare an in-plant from privatization threats. Over in Mesa, Ariz., Tim Dougherty, administrator of the city's six-employee in-plant, says his shop has been challenged just three times in the 20-plus years he's been there.