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A report by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio highlights significant flaws in Massachusetts’ liquor license system, which is based on outdated laws dating back to Prohibition. The analysis reveals unequally distributed licenses across municipalities, with many having unused permits and others facing licensing shortages, leading to lost economic opportunities and fewer restaurants and jobs compared to neighboring states. The report advocates for returning liquor license control to local governments, but legislative resistance and political constraints have prevented reform efforts.
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