It's Time To End Pennsylvania’s State-run Liquor Monopoly

Buying and selling liquor is not a core function of government.

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Dear Officials:

Pennsylvania’s state-run retail and wholesale liquor monopoly is an outdated relic that serves neither consumers nor taxpayers well.

At the end of the day, buying and selling liquor is simply not a core function of government.

In recent years, there have been some moves to improve consumer choice, pricing, and customer experience in state-run liquor stores, however the Commonwealth remains one of only two states in the nation with a government monopoly on the sale of liquor.

Pennsylvania lawmakers have recognized this—and attempted to act on it—in the very recent past. In 2016, the General Assembly passed legislation to private the sale of wine and spirits in Pennsylvania, but it was vetoed by Gov. Tom Wolf. The House also passed numerous targeted reforms to the Commonwealth’s system for selling wine and spirits during recent legislative sessions, only to have those measures met with opposition at every turn from interests with a stake in keeping the current archaic system intact.

The solution is to get Pennsylvania state government out of the liquor business.

House Bill 2272, now before the House Liquor Control Committee, would allow Pennsylvanians to speak directly on whether or not they would like to keep the existing government-run system in place. Getting Pennsylvania state government out of the liquor business entirely will allow private entrepreneurs to provide Pennsylvanians who want to responsibly enjoy a drink expanded and improve choices at lower prices, without compromising on public safety.

I’m urging you to support bringing HB 2272 to a vote, and to vote “YES” when the opportunity is presented. Give Pennsylvanians their say in ending the Commonwealth’s liquor monopoly!

Sincerely,

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