News Public Record Or Trade Secret? Battle Over Number Of Liquor Licenses Could Go To PA's High Court By Julia Shanahan Published August 13, 2020 at 4:52 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Competition for liquor licenses in Pennsylvania has driven up prices to astronomical levels in some counties, making it nearly impossible for small businesses to compete. Tom Gralish / Philadelphia Inquirer PA POST - The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board claims that revealing how many licenses are available in each county would hurt revenue. But others believe it might help small businesses compete.