After Washington Costco Says No Plans for Other States

November 10, 2011 After WashingtonCostco Says No Plans for Other States Dear Client:While it's been widely speculated that Costco would look to other control states, particularly referendum-friendly control states, to seek to deregulate the system, Costco has indicated that they will leave it to others. After spending $18 million on this referendum and countless other legal fees, it may feel it's done its part. Joel Benoliel, senior vice president and chief legal officer at Costco, told the AP: "This is