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PLCB: A Profitable Business Model Serving Rural and Urban Areas Under Assault Once Again

July 13, 2022

Op-ed by Senator Jim Brewster

It’s not really surprising that the highly profitable Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) -which not only serves urban and suburban customers, but also reaches deep into sparse rural regions – has faced constant attacks over the years by profiteers and their loyal allies in the General Assembly.

Boscola to Introduce Resolution Urging All Pennsylvania and Business Divestitures from Russian Holdings

February 28, 2022

Bethlehem – February 28, 2022 – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton & Lehigh) will be introducing a resolution into the Pennsylvania Senate urging the Commonwealth, its municipalities and Pennsylvania businesses to divest themselves from Russian holdings in light...

Brewster: PLCB Critics Conjure Another Round of Weak Brew

October 4, 2021

Harrisburg, October 4, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, issued the following statement regarding recent action by the state Liquor Control Board to limit purchases of certain alcohol products and the resulting...

Senator Williams and Community Leaders Gather to Thank PLCB, Draw Attention to Nuisance Bars in Philadelphia

May 16, 2019

PHILADELPHIA – May 16, 2019 – Following the PA Liquor Control Board’s decision to refuse to renew the license of a Stop-N-Go in Philadelphia, Senator Anthony H. Williams and local leaders will gather to show their appreciation of the board’s decision and...