Politics And Printing

Despite these hassles, though, government in-plants are survivors. Some have been around over a century. The California Office of State Publishing (OSP), for example, has existed, in some form, for 151 years. The U.S. Government Printing Office opened 140 years ago.

These two venerable operations are perfect examples of in-plants that have changed with the times and offer the latest digital technology. GPO has been lauded for distributing data through its extensive Web site. OSP handles variable data printing, electronic forms and CD replication. Other government in-plants offer similar digital services. Still, for many, money is a major obstacle.