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Corbett pushes liquor privatization during Scranton stop

Calling it long overdue, Gov. Tom Corbett stopped in Scranton today to push his plan to end the state's monopoly on the distribution and sale of wine and spirits.

Mr. Corbett, flanked by state elected officials and local business leaders, derided the current system as "antiquated" and, as several governors have before him, advocated turning the sale and distribution of wine and spirits over to the private sector.

In doing so, Pennsylvania will join 48 other states that privatized all or some of their booze business since the repeal of Prohibition.

He said privatization and expanded availability of beverage alcohol would help reduce "border bleed," the amount of money Pennsylvanians spend on alcohol out-of-state. Many who live along the border, Gov. Corbett said, buy wine and liquor in other states, denying Pennsylvania economic activity and tax revenue.

"Why don't our taxpayers and citizens have more choice and convenience?" Mr. Corbett said. "It's time for Pennsylvania to join the 48 other states and get out of the monopoly."

Contact the writer: dfalchek@timesshamrock.com


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