A patchwork of sometimes odd, sometimes quaint, often illogical alcohol-oriented statutes and localized regulations blossomed all over the United States in the 1930s; many provisions have not been updated since. In a recent commentary on The Legal Intelligencer, R.J. O’Hara of Flaherty & O’Hara surveys the range of ways that consumer preferences, societal and economic forces, and technology are changing …
The liquor debate: The pros and cons behind privatizing PA’s liquor system
By Sue Gleiter | sgleiter@pennlive.com Governor Tom Corbett is putting liquor privatization in Pennsylvania on the fast track. On Wednesday, he announced a proposal that would get the state out of the business of selling booze and at the same time fund educational programs for school districts. The issues has been hotly debated on both sides of the fence. Here’s a quick …