Why have plans for PLCB privatization failed? (not once, not twice, but three times) (Penn: tax, costs)

[pman]

it has failed because of morons like ferlo. he says this like it's something to be avoided

“It really would create a proliferation of wine around the state,” said Sen. Jim Ferlo, D-Highland Park,

Read more: Pennsylvania legislative plan would expand wine and beer sales | TribLIVE
oh no, not convenient access to reasonably priced, properly stored wine!!! clearly that has ruined most of the developed world except for Pennsylvania thanks to far sighted men like Jim Ferlo.

[Evergrey]

Ferlo is the worst. Perfect example of the "bad old Democrat" who is on the opposite spectrum of someone like Peduto.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by pman

Read more: Pennsylvania legislative plan would expand wine and beer sales | TribLIVE
oh no, not convenient access to reasonably priced, properly stored wine!!! clearly that has ruined most of the developed world except for Pennsylvania thanks to far sighted men like Jim Ferlo.

Gee, a "proliferation of wine around the state" ... What a horrible idea! Because no one would think of pairing that with the state's wine industry for a terrific marketing campaign, eh?

[pman]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

Gee, a "proliferation of wine around the state" ... What a horrible idea! Because no one would think of pairing that with the state's wine industry for a terrific marketing campaign, eh?

it's hard to believe anyone could say that with a straight face right?

[sskink]

I'm still waiting for Corbett to tell me how PA's "superior buying power" results in 16 yo Lagavulin costing $78 in PA while I can buy the same in Long Island for $54.

[Craziaskowboi]

There's only one solution to break up the alcohol monopoly in Pennsylvania:

[HappyRider]

So, where do we stand on this? Is it dead, in committee, out of committee, what?

[pman]

"ongoing discussions"

[pman]

New House Speaker Turzai doesn't favor a severance tax on the natural gas industry - Pittsburgh Business Times

[PacoMartin]

Originally Posted by 1986giantbalance

Let me rephrase that question: why have the state stores spent all the time and money to "modernize" when it's obvious most drinkers in PA don't care how nice a state store is, they want a free choice?

Have you ever heard the phrase "follow the money"? Bottom line is that most government hates to give up revenue (as do most people). There is a large percentage of the population that doesn't care about "free choice", and they are used to going to bars to purchase a 6-pack. There are many people that benefit massively from the current situtation.