Tag Archives: Liquor Control Board

Turzai Previews Bill to Privatize Liquor Sales

Posted on July 11, 2011 by | Comments Off |

Yeah, it’s time for the state liquor system to go. The LCB is the pits. Turzai says – and has said for some time – that the government has no business selling alcohol. But his party now controls both houses … More after the jump →

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Should We Privatize State Liquor Stores?

Posted on June 4, 2011 by | 4 Comments |

Stephen Herzenberg blogs about a report warning against privatizing alcohol sales, since the drop in prices would increase consumption: Back in April, a group of public health experts put out a statement with little fanfare recommending against the further privatization … More after the jump →

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No More Wine Kiosks at Wegman’s

Posted on June 3, 2011 by | 1 Comment |

Citing the fact that no one actually uses them, grocer Wegman’s has said they are removing the LCB’s vaunted “wine kiosks” from their stores. Known for their poor selection, high prices, and 1984-esque identity-verification, the kiosks were sure to be … More after the jump →

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