What Does it Mean if Washington Goes Private?

October 20, 2011What Does it Mean if Washington Goes Private?Dear Client:Now that we know that Costco alone has donated over $22.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions to the campaign backing I-1183 to privatize Washington State's liquor system, it behooves us to consider what it means. So what exactly happens if 1183 passes? Well the obvious change is that the state will no longer run the retail and wholesale side of the spirits business. The provision does not include beer,