State Senate Says Private Booze Sales Are a Low Priority
Dwundling tax revenues and the lack of a budget plan are a much higher priority.
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Latest LCB Privatization Plan Will Keep State's Liquor Stores Open
Though changes were plenty, the proposal passed committee and could go to the House for vote this week.
Run For the Border: Cherry Hill Okays Booze Sales at Grocery Stores and Big-Box Retailers
While members of the state’s Senate Appropriations Committee continue to side with the LCB’s modernization efforts over Governor Corbett’s plans for privatization, the lifting of a ban across the river that prevented grocery stores and big-box retailers from pedaling alcohol...
Liquor Store Privatization Plan Doesn’t Add Up For Schools
We knew it wouldn't be long until the other shoe dropped in this latest chapter of the privatization saga.
Now Liquor Store Privatization Will Generate $1 Billion for Public Schools
The latest plan calls for turning over money raised from auctioning off liquor licenses to public schools.
Here We Go Again: Corbett Zeroing In On Plans to Cut Pennsylvania’s Liquor Stores Loose
Strap yourselves in, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
Corbett Would Like to Give LCB’s CEO the Boot
The Governor expects to eliminate the CEO position altogether.
Breaking: The Privatization Debate Is Officially Declared Dead!
Lawmakers will spend what little time remains in this session working out the state's budget.
The Privatization Debate Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Dead In Its Tracks
The debate will most likely continue, but who knows when?
The Liquor Store Privatization Debate Appears to Be Dead
Lawmakers never resume debating the issue yesterday, and it's doubtful they will before their summer break.
A Vote on Liquor Store Privatization Could Come as Soon as Monday
Pennsylvania's House GOP is going to try to show they aren't just talking the talk.
Lawmakers Renew Efforts For Liquor Store Privatization
The latest charge comes too little, too late, and seems like a lame effort to save face.
The State’s Top GOP Senator Has Doubts About Liquor Store Privatization
He fears plans to privatize will tank.
Liquor Store Privatization Going Nowhere Fast
At least the conversation now includes beer distributors.
Don’t Hold Your Breath Waiting For Home Wine Shipping
Turzai and supporters are still hoping that last year's dead-in-the-water privatization bill still has a chance.
LCB: Now There’s an App For That, Too
While privatization hawks continue with their empty threats, the LCB is moving forward with its modernization efforts.
Liquor Store Privatization Now Taking a Backseat to Modernization
All this talk of privatization has amounted to nothing more than a bunch of hot air.
Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back to the Liquor Store…
One of privatization's biggest supporters is sticking to his guns, and his State House seat.
Not Only Isn’t the LCB Going Away, It’s Mulling Price Hikes!
In the end the embattled booze board gets the last laugh.