Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Reports Record Net Income For Fiscal Year

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The pandemic didn't stop people from buying booze. In fact, a record number of was sold.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board brought in almost $3 billion in sales during its fiscal year, which ended June 30.

That total is almost 14% higher than the previous year. That resulted in a net income totaling almost $265 million.

The boost comes after most restaurants and bars were shut down much of last year or limited as to when and what they could sell.