2007/2008
Idaho Blue Book - Online Version
Introduction
Chapter One
- Profile
Chapter Two
- Congressional Delegation
Chapter Three
- Executive Branch
Chapter Four
- Legislative Branch
Chapter Five
- Judicial Branch
Chapter Six
- County Government
Chapter Seven
- Elections
Chapter Eight
- Education
Chapter Nine
- Media
Chapter Ten
- Economy
Chapter Eleven
- Demographics
Chapter Twelve
- Recreation
Appendix
Index
Photographs of the State Legislature
Idaho State Emblems
What is a Blue Book?
The Idaho Blue Book is published biennially in odd-numbered years under the direction of the Secretary of State. It contains constitutional, historical and statistical information about the state of Idaho. It also details the structure of Idaho's government and includes biographies of elected officials. The book is distributed free to all schools and libraries in the state upon request.
The Blue Book received its name not from the color of its cover but rather by definition of content. Bartlett's Dictionary of Americanisms defines the term Blue Book as "a printed book containing the names of all persons holding office under the Government of the United States. It answers the Red Book of England." Individual states have taken this concept and expanded it to include a wealth of information about state officials and resources as well as statistical and historical profiles.
The print edition currently available is the 2007/2008.
To order the Idaho Blue Book, send your request to the address below:
Secretary of State's Office
Attn: Pat Herman
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0080
The cost of the Blue Book is $10.00 (postage and handling included). Please make your remittance payable to the "State of Idaho".
An order form is provided for your convenience,
however, it is not required that you use this form.
We also have a page that
will show all of your payment options.
Questions or comments about the Idaho Blue Book?
Email sosinfo@sos.idaho.gov
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Fascinating Facts ...
about Idaho, Government, History and Politics
July 14
Money hasn't always looked like it does today. Explore the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit online and watch history come alive as you step back in time to our nation's beginning. Learn how our country's rich history is closely tied with our currency. More Information
July 07 2008
Idaho celebrates the centennial of its first state park, Heyburn State Park located in Plummer, Idaho this year. To commemorate the occasion, The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has planned statewide programs and events with special celebrations at every Idaho State Park on Saturday, July 12, 2008. More Information
June 30 2008
It's the 75th anniversary of the Federal Duck Stamp. More Information
June 23 2008
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee celebrated a quarter century of grizzly bear recovery on June 21 2008. More Information
June 16 2008
Gutzon Borglum, Mount Rushmore sculptor, was born in Bear Lake County March 25th, 1867. More Information
June 09 2008
Spud Drive-In Theater in Driggs is one of the last American
drive-in theaters, and one heck of a roadside attraction.
It is most famous for Old Murphy, a 1946 Chevy cab-over truck that carries a 2 ton potato. More Information
June 02 2008
The World's Largest Thermometer stands at 134 feet in the Mojave Desert in Baker, California as a symbol of the hottest day recorded in the U.S. More Information
May 26 2008
May is Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. It's the 20th Anniversary! More Information
May 19 2008
Constructed in 1938-9, the old Ada County Courthouse (currently the Capitol Annex) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing element in the "Boise Capitol Area District." This district is significant for its association with the history of politics and government in Boise and the state. More Information
May 12 2008
The Hall of Presidents in the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery houses a richly varied array of presidential likenesses. More Information
May 05 2008
Did you know that the State of Idaho is holding $48 million in unclaimed property? On July 1st, the state will take ownership of unclaimed property held 10 years. Many of the assets are unclaimed because people didn’t know they had them or just forgot about them, and sometimes they’re worth thousands of dollars. They include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, utility deposits, traveler’s checks, contents from deposit boxes, and other money. More Information
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