Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering another proposal to privatize the operations of much of the state-run wine and liquor store system.
The state House of Representatives plans a vote Thursday on a Republican-backed proposal that would close most of the 600 stores and sell about 1,200 licenses for retail sales of wine and liquor.
Grocery stores would be able to sell wine, but not hard liquor. The House session begins at 10 a.m.
A similar bill passed the House two years ago. It was opposed by Democrats and died in the Senate, despite support from then-Gov. Tom Corbett, also a Republican.
Corbett's successor, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, says he would veto the bill and Senate Republican leaders are making no commitment of support for it.
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