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Corbett Report Says PA Should Privatize Liquor Stores
Y’all know I have mixed opinions on this. I don’t like the state stores, personally, but I also don’t want this to be just union-busting in disguise. When it comes to the future of Pennsylvania’s wine and liquor stores, one … More after the jump
Posted in Business, Labor and Unions, The Economy Tagged Liquor Control Board, liquor privatization, PLCB, State Liquor Stores
Wine Kiosks Losing $1.1 Million for State
A bad idea from the beginning… …the audit also found that the machines never lived up to the goal of making it more convenient for customers to buy wine, nor did they deliver on the promise of making money for … More after the jump
LCB Chief Blasts Privatization, But Co-Sponsored it as Senator
LCB chief Joe Conti thinks that liquor store privatization means you’ll be driving farther to buy crappier wine, but he didn’t always think so. “Virtually all price sectors will see a significant increase,” Conti said of House Majority Leader Mike … More after the jump
Posted in Business, House of Representatives, Senate Tagged Liquor Control Board, State Liquor Stores
Adventures in Central Planning
Brad Bumsted says the LCB puts liquor stores places where there is not a large enough market to support liquor stores:
Lew Bryson on Abolishing the State Liquor Stores
In 1934, as Repeal loomed large after 13 years of national Prohibition, states were faced with the choice of whether to allow alcohol sales — staying dry was an option, and Mississippi stayed dry through 1966 — and if they … More after the jump
Since 1933, LCB Has Made Liquor Expensive and Inconvenient
Our debate about the LCB and privatizing liquor stores has been awesome, so I figured I’ll add some fuel to the fire. Philly.com ran a great piece about how (and why!) the LCB was formed – expressly for the purpose … More after the jump
College Dems Wary as Turzai Takes Shots at Liquor
College students across PA are raising their glasses in slurred anticipation of Representative Mike Turzai’s new liquor privatization scheme. This is an exciting time for on-budget booze enthusiasts. But alas, we College Democrats are hesitant in our alcohol-fueled jubilation. We … More after the jump
Posted in Issues, State Government Tagged College Democrats, Liquor Control Board, Mike Turzai, PLCB, State Liquor Stores
Liquor Store Privatization Hits Roadblock
The PA Senate’s top Republican says that liquor store privatization should not be a priority for the fall session, and that the Turzai plan may go too far without achieving the commonwealth’s goals. Joe Scarnati, Senate President Pro Tempore, said … More after the jump
Abolish the State Liquor System and Advance Societal Goals
Greg wants to know what we should be fighting for in the alcohol reform bill, and offers a few ideas: Tax liquor sales so the state is making a similar amount of money. Find a way to make sure the … More after the jump
Turzai Introduces Liquor Store Privatization Bill
Yes, they make money for the state, but they’re also a huge pain in the ass and create a bureaucracy where none needs to exist. So let’s privatize the liquor stores, keeping in mind a few points: Tax liquor sales … More after the jump
Posted in Business, Labor and Unions, The Economy Tagged Alcohol Reform, Liquor Control Board, PLCB, State Liquor Stores
