With parts of the country lifting restrictions and reopening, states have been debating a pandemic-era change: expanded outdoor dining and to-go cocktails.
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Expanding the sale of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails to additional retail outlets that already sell beverage alcohol is a commonsense way to increase consumer convenience and generate millions of dollars for the commonwealth (“Pa. Senate passes bill to legalize cocktails-to-go, sends to House with modifications,” June 17, TribLIVE).
In fact, allowing spirits-based RTDs to be sold at grocery stores, convenience stores and local bars could result in up to $184 million in tax revenue for Pennsylvania.
Currently, spirits-based RTDs must be sold through Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) stores despite having the same or similar alcohol by volume as their beer and wine counterparts.
Just in time for sultry summer evenings that could have been brightened by a mojito or two from the corner bar, the Pennsylvania Senate on Friday did not act on legislation passed Thursday in the House that would have permanently allowed cocktails-to-go. Supporters of the bill, now believed to be dead until at least the fall, were livid. “My parents owned a small restaurant, and thousands .
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Celebrates Grand Opening of New Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Carbondale, Lackawanna County
06/24/2021
Carbondale – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today announced the grand opening of a Fine Wine & Good Spirits at 63 S. Main St., Carbondale, Lackawanna County.
With more than 3,100 square feet of retail space, this store features about 2,000 wines and spirits, including the popular Chairman’s Advantage® products, which are hand-selected, highly rated wines available for less than $10 a bottle.
To celebrate the grand opening, all in-store wines, spirits, and accessories will be 10% off during regular business hours from Monday, June 28, through Wednesday, June 30.
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