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Penna. Panel Clears Liquor Privatization Bill

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee approved an amendment to the State Constitution banning the commonwealth from making or selling liquor.  If the bill passes the legislature, it will go to the voters after at least a three-month wait.   If … Continue reading →

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PLCB Pledges to Move Quickly on Wine Modernization

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

PLCB Pledges to Move Quickly on Wine Modernization In the wake of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s signing of a wine privatization bill, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) said it will move as quickly as possible in establishing new licensing … Continue reading →

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Union Assails Wine Privatization Bill As Penn. Gov. Signs It

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an historic bill allowing grocers, restaurants, beer distributors and others to sell up to four bottles of wine to consumers.  Until now, only Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board State Stores had been able to sell wine … Continue reading →

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Penna. Legislators Send Privatization Compromise to Governor

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The Pennsylvania House passed, 157-31, and sent to Gov. Tom Wolf a partial privatization bill that makes sweeping changes in the way beer and wine are sold in the state.  But legislators were calling the measure “liquor modernization” to signal … Continue reading →

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