Regulation

Liberals and Conservatives Agree: Let Go of Our Liquor

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • October 7, 2013

As the partisan divide plays out in Washington, it's encouraging to see one policy battle in Pennsylvania with support on both sides of the political spectrum. Across the state, voters…

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Regulation

Getting Rich off the Government Liquor Monopoly

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 3, 2013

Joe Conti, who once cosponsored legislation to privatize the state liquor store system, keeps finding a way to profit off of the state’s monopoly on wine and spirit sales.

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Regulation

Left, Right, Center – Pennsylvanians Want Full Liquor Privatization

  • October 1, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commonwealth Foundation & Keystone Politics Contact: 717-671-1901   Left, Right, Center – Pennsylvanians Want Full Liquor Privatization  Survey shows strong bipartisan support, including…

Press Release

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Regulation

Say it ain’t so! Joe Makes Bank from the PLCB

  • September 6, 2013

Remember PLCB CEO Joe Conti? Boondoggles like wine kiosks and inventory shortages should spring to mind. After six years of these and other questionable decisions that remain under…

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Regulation

No Award for PLCB “Effort”

  • August 28, 2013

My siblings and I grew up in very difficult circumstances. And by that I mean we grew up without video games. A well-intentioned family friend offered to buy us a…

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Government Accountability

Playing Politics at the PLCB

  • August 23, 2013

Politics is getting in the way of reform at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, according to Tribune-Review reporter Kari Andren, who gives us a fascinating look at the internal…

Media

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