Did you know that Pennsylvanians are still paying a tax on alcohol that was meant to be temporary to help support relief from the Johnstown flood of 1936?

Is there such a thing as a temporary tax? They are rare because often, temporary taxes have a way of sticking around.

That is the case for the Johnstown Flood Tax that you may be paying today and not even realizing it.

There are big dollars involved here, far beyond the original intent of the tax.

The Johnstown flood of 1936 was devastating, claiming 25 lives and leaving behind $41 million in damage. Enter the Johnstown Flood Tax.

"Initially, it was designed to help address the Johnstown situation," said Senator Jay Costa, who represents Pennsylvania's 43rd district.

The 10% tax was placed on wine and spirits right at the end of pr

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