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The July edition of Pennsylvania Beverage Media is out! 62 pages packed with industry news to help keep Members in-the-know. If you're not a Member, you are missing out on this great benefit. Join today
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Happy July 4th! Celebrate safely.
Altoona Mirror Guest Opinion: House bill will help taverns, restaurants
The Pennsylvania House passed HB 1160 by a 202-1 vote. The bill now heads to the Senate. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Napoleon Nelson, helps many family-owned taverns, bars and licensed restaurants increase revenue opportunities as they work to recover from years of bad news. In part, HB 1160 allows...
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How this bill handles the tipped wage should concern small business tavern owners, bartenders, and servers. Plenty of research to show it will hurt all of those. And, we're being told that not enough people in the industry called their state representative to voice concerns. As a result, many State Representatives felt the industry was ok with it.
This is why you need to belong to organized taverns and participate (and follow the instructions in an action alert).
Let's hope that happens as this issue is worked on in the State Senate.
HARRISBURG — The Democrat-controlled House on Tuesday passed two priorities of Gov. Josh Shapiro — tax credits for new nurses, teachers...
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House of Repreentatives passed HB 1160 with a 202-1 vote. The bill now moves to the Senate.
This bill is related to off-premise catering permits and is on the PLBTA legislative priority agenda. We thank the State House for its support today. And we encourage the Senate to move this bill quickly as is.
You can read our statement via this link https://pataverns.com/statement-pahouse-passes-hb-1160/
Members ... there is a lot happening in the State House today that could impact your business ... some in a good way, some in a bad way. We will have a full report in an "On The Fly Alert" that we will be issuing later today. The good news is that a PLBTA legislative agenda goal passed the House today and is on its way to the Senate. Again, full details will come to you via our Member communications network.
Legislative Highlight: HB 1400 has been introduced by Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and is also sponsored by Reps. Deasy, Madden, Sanchez and Hill-Evans. This bill would allow and licensed to transport a limited amount of malt beverage to their bars without facing a violation of the liquor code. In recent years, there have been delivery issues for family-owned, small business bars, taverns, and licensed restaurants with the expansion of beer sales through larger players like grocery and convenience stores. This bill would give those small businesses an option to restock malt supplies when a timely delivery from a distributor is not possible.
We thank, Rep. Kenyatta for listening to the concerns of small business bars, taverns, and licensed restaurants. We appreciate your support of our Members and Association on this issue.
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1400
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SpotLightPA: Pa. lawmakers ask for investigations after gaming regulators met privately with casino lobbyists
Casino lobbyists embarked on a behind-the-scenes effort to get the Gaming Control Board to abandon its hands-off stance toward a major competitor.
Yesterday, HB 1500 received second consideration after a floor "debate." The bill is tee'd up for a final vote in the House. This bill would not only raise minimum wage above $15 per hour, but it messes with the tipped wage and its structure by moving it to 60% of minimum wage. Very likely, this will hurt small business taverns, their employees, and their customers as prices increase, tips decrease, and jobs are lost.
The PLBTA and our partners continue to work to address concerns. You can read a letter that we have sent this morning to every member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. https://pataverns.com/hb1500letter/
We are thankful for Members who recently renewed memberships or joined for the first time. All are listed in this month's Pennsylvania Beverage Media.
If you're not a Member and own a tavern, bar, or licensed restaurants, you should join and become a part of Organized Taverns. No other association in Harrisburg has your back better than we do. We're not a single issue association and we focus on the small business establishments, not the big chains.
Support your industry, your business, and your future by joining today https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Lancaster Online: Pa. liquor control board still pursuing sanctions for COVID-19 offenses; rulebreakers ‘should face some consequences,' member says
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Pandemic-era occupancy limits in Pennsylvania ended on Memorial Day 2021, followed by the lifting a month later of the mask mandate.
The June edition of our monthly magazine, Pennsylvania Beverage Media, is loaded with great industry stories to keep Members in-the-know. Such an awesome benefit of Membership.
If you're not a Member, then you're missing out. Support your industry, your business, and your future by joining today https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
We're kicking off the month of June with good news for Members!
Keystone - Deibler, Straub & Troutman is now a PLBTA preferred vendor and ready to help you!
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You can reach Nathan Troutman and Kelly Wagner for help at (717) 362-8600 or via email at [email protected]. Or check out there website at DSTInsurance.com.
The PLBTA thanks Keystone - Deibler, Straub & Troutman for their support of our Association. And we want to encourage Members to support our preferred vendors. By becoming a preferred vendor, these businesses help our Association keep our dues as low as possible, making it easier for taverns, bars, clubs, and licensed restaurants to join.
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The Center Square via WFMZ TV Allentown: Pennsylvania may let liquor licensees cater unlimited events
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(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania’s liquor laws may loosen when it comes to some pre-pandemic rules on catering events.
Central Penn Business Journal: Bill to aid family-owned bars, taverns, restaurants leaves committee
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Proponents of a House Bill leaving committee hope it might serve as the solution to rising costs for Pennsylvania's restaurants and bars, according to the PLBTA.
We raise our glasses to all the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guardmen who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that all Americans can live free. With thanks to those who gave ... and their families ... Happy Memorial Day 2023!
Maybe you missed our full-length Pennsylvania Tavern Talk episode earlier this week, or didn't have time to watch it. Well, we have a 60-second YouTube short so you can see the vote on HB 1160, a bill supported by the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association.
Check it out, like the video, and subscribe to our YoutTube channel ...
Pennsylvania Tavern Talk attended the May 23, 2023, meeting of the state House Liquor Control Committee. Watch the committee vote on HB 1160 in this 60-secon...
Lehigh Valley Business: Montgomery County Rep. sponsors bill to aid family-owned bars, taverns, restaurants
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Proponents of a House Bill leaving committee hope it might serve as the solution to rising costs for Pennsylvania's restaurants and bars.
Harrisburg Patriot-News: Pennsylvania’s official summer drink is this
Thank you for covering our announcement on Pennsylvania's Official Summer Adult Drink of 2023. And, it's also being tapped for a good cause as Holla Spirits will make a contribution based upon sales of their Thirsty, Orange 'ya vodka to Uplifting Athletes for their efforts to help people with rare diseases.
Pennsylvania has an official adult beverage for summer 2023.
WTAJ TV Altoona: Proposed bill would help Pennsylvania bars recover from COVID-19 pandemic, here’s how
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)– Many bars are still feeling the financial strain the COVID-19 pandemic had on them, but a proposed bill wants to help these businesses recover. House Bill 1160 would a…
Pennsylvania Tavern Talk Takes You Inside The Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee's Voting Meeting On HB 1160.
Chuck Moran, host of Pennsylvania Tavern Talk and executive director of the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association, covers today's action on HB 1160 that moved through the House Liquor Control Committee before receiving first consideration in the state House.
In this episode of Pennsylvania Tavern Talk, hear why Rep. Napoleon Nelson feels the bill is important, and then listen to the support coming from both Rep. Dan Deasy, Chair, and Rep. Mindy Fee, Republican Chair.
Afterwards, Moran takes you back to the office for an analysis and review of the vote.
And, as you are watching this video, please don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
You can watch the episode via this link ... https://pataverns.com/taverntalkhb1160lcc/
The State House Liquor Control Committee moved HB 1160 this morning with all committee members voting in favor of the measure. This bill is related to off-premise catering permits, and is on our legislative agenda as set by the PLBTA Board of Directors.
We did hear at the Capitol that our Members did make calls to encourage movement. For all that made calls, thank you. Keep an eye open for future calls to action via our "On the Fly" email alerts.
PaTaverns has issued a statement. https://pataverns.com/hb1160lcc/
Fox 43 York: Pennsylvania trade association declares the Orange Crush is the state's official adult summer drink
Thank you, Fox 43, for covering this news.
York County-based Holla Spirits vows to donate 10% of this summer's sales of "Thirsty, Orange Ya" vodka—a key component of the cocktail—to Uplifting Athletes.
Pennsylvania's Official Summer Adult Drink of 2023 Declared As Part of National Craft Distillery Day and National Tavern Month Celebrations ... Drink will raise funds for people impacted by rare diseases.
If you own a drinking establishment, please add this drink to your summer cocktail menu to help a worthy cause.
https://pataverns.com/2023summer/
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Our Members found out about this earlier this week, but as the House Liquor Control Committee promised the PLBTA at our recent Board Meeting, it will hold a voting meeting on HB 1160 on May 23. That bill addresses the sunset date for unlimited off-premise catering events which was granted last legislative two-year cycle to help our Members recover from pandemic restrictions. It is part of the PLBTA's legislative agenda. Members, we'll give you a full report after the Liquor Control Committee meeting.
Want more proof that small business bars, taverns, and licensed restaurants are about to give away another right to beer distributors? Watch this news story from Fox 43 in York and how much money one beer distributor thinks he can make if laws are changed to give them the right to sell liquor to the public through RTDs via SB 688. This is the same bill that would eliminate the 10% discount on these products that bars, taverns, and licensed restaurants currently receive.
It's time to join Organized Taverns through the PLBTA and make a contribution to TavernPAC to fight this nonsense. Don't sit on the sideline any longer!
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/pa-senate-considering-bill-to-expand-ready-to-drink-cocktail-sales-alcohol-liquor-sales-lancaster-county/521-a2ee2ee6-c3eb-4689-a90a-64912df72f59
A bill proposed by PA Senator Mike Regan would expand ready-to-drink cocktail sales to bars, restaurants, beer distributors, and grocery stores.
We now have a bill number for an issue on a PLBTA Legislative Agenda ... HB 1160 has been introduced by Rep. Napoleon Nelson so that new rules related to off-premise catering permits do not sunset at the end of 2024. https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1160
We thank Rep. Nelson and fully support this bill as written!
Yaw Introduces Legislation to Regulate Legal Skill Video Games
https://www.pasenategop.com/news/yaw-introduces-legislation-to-regulate-legal-skill-video-games/
Today Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the introduction of legislation to establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on legal skill video games in the Commonwealth.
We're happy to welcome the PLBTA Board of Directors to Harrisburg today for its quarterly meeting. Members will receive minutes of the meeting in an upcoming Member-only communication.
Thank you Harrisburg Patriot-News for your coverage and explaining our position. This bill will hurt family-owned/small business taverns, bars, and licensed restaurants. It eliminates the 10% discount licensees receive on these products while giving the right to sell liquor to licensees that currently do not have that right. Plus taverns, bars, and licensed restaurants will be behind the eight-ball on pricing and delivery compared to the large players as we've seen in the current three-tier system of delivery.
Harrisburg Patriot-News: Ready-to-drink cocktails could be coming to any place beer and wine are sold in Pa.
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/2023/05/ready-to-drink-cocktails-could-be-coming-to-any-place-beer-and-wine-are-sold-in-pa.html
The Senate Law & Justice Committee advanced a bill that would allow restaurants, bars, taverns, beer distributors, and grocery and convenience stores to sell prepackaged cocktails such as rum punch, margaritas and pina coladas.
Members ... check your email. There is a bill in the State Senate that began to move today that threatens to eliminate your 10% discount on RTD products while giving beer distributors a new right to sell liquor through RTDs. This will be the next disaster for small business licensed restaurants, taverns, and bars if it passes. We issued an "On The Fly" Alert to keep you in-the-know.
Non-members ... you really need to get on the team to protect your industry, your business, and your future. Join today or don't complain later ... https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Great May edition of our magazine Pennsylvania Beverage Media. 62 pages of relevant industry news to keep PLBTA Members in-the-know. Be sure to support our preferred vendors on pages 10 and 11. And, if you're not a Member, join today to support your industry, your business, and your future https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
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The Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association is a statewide association based in Harrisburg, representing and lobbying for small business taverns and licensed restaurants in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Association formed in 1941, reorganized in 2019, and today advocates for best practices and rights within the industry as well as best experiences for patrons. We are the leading trade association exclusively serving small business taverns and licensed restaurants in Pennsylvania. Our legislative representation for our Members at the State Capitol is second to none. We strive to promote regulations, rules, and laws that help our Members. From corner bars, delis and neighborhood taverns to five-star restaurants and resorts, our industry supports more than 150,000 Pennsylvanian jobs, and remains an established, important part of our communities. To become a member, visit www.pataverns.com. Follow us on Twitter @TavernPA
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