By UFCW 1776

– House Majority Leader Mike Turzai took part in PCN’s Legislative call-in program on Tuesday, February 10th sparking many callers and questions regarding his latest plan to privatize the PLCB.

His answers, or lack-there-of, has us questioning: Is Turzai grossly uninformed about his own legislation to dismantle the PLCB or is he just a liar?

TURZAI: The PLCB has been operating in the red for the past 10 years.
FACT: The PLCB’s net profit for the past 10 years is almost $1 billion total.

TURZAI: There is going to be an auctioning off of 1,200 wine and spirits licenses.
FACT: There is not one mention of auctioning licenses in House Bill 790 or his current legislation House Bill 466.

TURZAI: When West Virginia went to the private sector they saw an increase in revenue.
FACT: West Virginia lost millions and has never financially recovered since privatizing.

TURZAI: There will be no increase in unemployment compensation and all PLCB jobs will be absorbed in the private sector.
FACT: The Public Financial Management study (commissioned by former Governor Corbett and endorsed by Turzai) states 2,302 full-time equivalent employees will lose their jobs and cost more than $64 million in unemployment costs over four years.

TURZAI: There will be open dialogue and everyone will be at the table to discuss issues.
FACT: There has not been a House hearing on liquor privatization since 2011.

TURZAI: The public supports privatization at a 70-75% approval rating and there is widespread support for his plan.
FACT: No poll shows this claim. Instead, recent polls show support going the other way. Also, dozens of groups oppose House Bill 790 from last session.

To Read All Twenty of Turzai’s Lies, Go To: http://www.ufcw1776.org/PLCB/Index%20only%20Turzai%20lies%20on%20PCN.pdf

Source: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Turzai-s-20-Liquor-Lies.html?soid=1112575112488&aid=FMA9eqbziXc