Senator Sharif Street Issues Statement on the Rescheduling of Cannabis

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 18, 2025) – Today President Donald Trump announced the rescheduling of Cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. In response to this development Senator Sharif Street has released the following statement:  “Rescheduling cannabis is a long-overdue, evidence-based step that acknowledges what communities and medical professionals have known for years. Cannabis does not belong in the same legal category as heroin and other Schedule I substances....

Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $3.2 Million in LSA Investments Supporting Community Infrastructure, Workforce Development, Public Health, and Environmental Sustainability in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 18, 2025) – Senator Sharif Street announced the approval of more than $3.2 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for critical community, environmental, health, workforce, cultural, and public safety projects across the City of Philadelphia. These investments will strengthen neighborhood infrastructure, expand economic opportunity, enhance environmental stewardship, and improve access to vital services for residents across the city. The funding supports a...

Senator Sharif Street, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr., and Philadelphia Gas Works Hosted a Successful LIHEAP Day to Help Residents Access Energy Assistance

PHILADELPHIA, PA − December 17, 2025 − State Senator Sharif Street, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta, Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr., and the Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA), are proud to have successfully hosted LIHEAP Day on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Sullivan Progress Plaza, located at 1501 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. This special event provided in-person assistance to help Philadelphia residents apply for...
Adult Use Marijuana Legalization

Adult Use Cannabis Bill

The Laughlin-Street Bipartisan Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill prioritizes safety, social and economic equity and, engages Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry.

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REAL ID

Beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.

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Clean Slate Law

The Clean Slate Law gives people a second chance at life, after being unjustly burdened after paying their debt to society. Criminal histories can be cleared from your record for certain offenses.

Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

The Laughlin-Street Bipartisan Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill prioritizes safety, social and economic equity and, engages Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry. Their proposal ensures the vitality of Pennsylvania’s world-class medical marijuana industry while creating thousands of jobs and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue for the Commonwealth.

Planting Seeds

The “Planting Seeds” Podcast

“Planting Seeds with Senator Sharif Street” is a thought-provoking podcast that delves into the multifaceted world of cannabis. Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street sits down with cannabis industry leader Gibran Washington (CEO of Ethos Cannabis). Together, they explore the evolution of cannabis legalization, emphasizing bipartisan support and addressing racial disparities in enforcement. They navigate an industry grappling with its identity, discussing social change versus business goals. The conversation extends to stigma, benefits of legalization, and challenges, including interstate transport. The duo aims to educate on diverse cannabis aspects, from workers’ issues to regulatory frameworks. Action items emerge, including advocating for standardized regulations, and supporting social equity initiatives. The show promises insightful episodes unraveling the complexities of cannabis in Pennsylvania.

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