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The Wall Street Journal this morning carried an excellent story about the five states across the country- Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, Vermont and Mississippi- that are considering various forms of liquor privatization.
The reporters, David Kesmodel and William Spain, got the head of the Virginia Assembly of Independent Baptists, Jack Knapp, on record that his group of [...]
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A recent article in The Washington Post suggested that Bob McDonnell’s proposal to privatize alcohol beverage sales could shortchange mental health and other state programs that are currently funded, at least in part, with ABC profits.
As an operator with multiple Virginia ABC licenses, and a past representative of the legislative arm of the Virginia Hospitality [...]
Bob McDonnell has put the issue of privatizing ABC stores and liquor sales on the front burner in the gubernatorial campaign. He suggests that it could provide $500 million dollars in the short term that could be dedicated to transportation needs while continuing to generate $179 million in tax revenue for the state on an annual [...]
Here is the full text of McDonnell’s statement on privatization of liquor sales in Virginia that was included as a central element in his transportation plan.
Privatization of Alcoholic Beverage Control
As Governor, Bob McDonnell will evaluate other government assets that can be leveraged for additional revenue for the Commonwealth’s transportation needs. Privatizing the commercial operations of [...]