DISSENSION ERRUPTS IN PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR BOARD

Former Pennsylvania State Senator Joe Conti was named CEO of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board PLCB), but not without some criticism. PLCB Chairman Jonathan Newman loudly opposes the appointment, initiated by Gov. Ed Rendell and confirmed by two other members of the board, on the grounds that more steps should have been taken. Newman claims that there should have been public awareness and a nationwide search to fill the position.In a statement, Newman said he was “very uncomfortable with the