Senate Liquor "Reform" Falls Short
JUNE 18, 2013 | by MATTHEW BROUILLETTE
This afternoon, Sen. Chuck McIlhinney introduced his liquor "reform" plan which falls short in delivering the convenience, selection, and pricing that Pennsylvanians demand. His proposal, which keeps the state-owned and operated liquor stores as well as the government-run wholesale monopoly of wine and spirits cannot be considered privatization. With the government continuing as the wholesale middleman consumers will not see greater selection or lower prices in wine and spirits.
We're Not There Yet!
JUNE 14, 2013 | by DAWN MELING
We've all fought long and hard for Pennsylvania to finally enter the 21st century and end government control of alcohol sales. We've never been closer, but we're not there yet.
Government Middleman Bad for Consumers
JUNE 12, 2013 | by NATHAN BENEFIELD
The Scranton Times Tribune has an excellent editorial explaining that the state government monopoly over liquor wholesale is just a bad as its monopoly over wine and spirits retail sales. If taverns and grocery stores still have to buy their wine from the government, Pennsylvanians won't get any greater selection or lower prices than they have now.
Podcast: Why Does Wholesale Privatization Matter?
JUNE 10, 2013 | by JOHN BOUDER
Podcast: What is wholesale privatization and why does it matter? For most of us, liquor privatization means making liquor more convenient and affordable by getting rid of Prohibition era, state-run stores and unleashing the power of the private sector. But the state’s current retail system is supported by a wholesale network that’s also run by the government.
Shocking Sheetz Statement Shames Senator
JUNE 7, 2013 | by DAWN MELING
Fellow Pennsylvanians, we've all been there: road-weary on a long drive home, hungry and low on gas, and there it is…a big, red beacon of hope and MTOs…you have made it to Sheetz.
Senate Liquor "Reform" Falls Short
This afternoon, Sen. Chuck McIlhinney introduced his liquor "reform" plan which falls short in delivering the convenience, selection, and pricing that Pennsylvanians demand. His proposal, which keeps the state-owned and operated liquor stores as well as the government-run wholesale monopoly of wine and spirits cannot be considered privatization.
With the government continuing as the wholesale middleman consumers will not see greater selection or lower prices in wine and spirits.
