Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $8 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Philadelphia Affordable Housing Developments

PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 14, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street announces that the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has awarded more than $8 million in Conditional Reservations of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the development of several new affordable housing projects across Philadelphia. These projects will create high-quality, accessible, and affordable homes for seniors and families throughout the city. “Access to safe, affordable housing is a cornerstone of strong...

Street Calls on Penn to resist Trump Attack on Academic Freedom

PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 3, 2025 – Sen. Sharif Street (D-Phila.) has issued the following statement responding to news reports that the Trump administration is pressuring the University of Pennsylvania to compromise the university’s academic integrity: As a proud Penn alumnus, I’m calling on my alma mater to stand up to Donald Trump’s outrageous attacks on academic freedom by refusing to sign the Trump “compact.” Penn has long been a bastion of campus free speech and must now live up to that...

Senator Sharif Street Proud to Bring Laptops to Community Institutions

PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 17, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street is proud to announce that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority will award grants through the $20 million Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP) to distribute hundreds of laptops throughout Senator Street’s district. Across Pennsylvania, there are currently 286,000 households, businesses, schools, and libraries that have no or insufficient access to broadband. DCTP will provide laptops to non-profits, community anchor...

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.

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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.

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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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Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $8 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Philadelphia Affordable Housing Developments

PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 14, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street announces that the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has awarded more than $8 million in Conditional Reservations of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the development of several new...

Street Calls on Penn to resist Trump Attack on Academic Freedom

PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 3, 2025 – Sen. Sharif Street (D-Phila.) has issued the following statement responding to news reports that the Trump administration is pressuring the University of Pennsylvania to compromise the university’s academic integrity: As a proud...

Senator Sharif Street Reflects on Success of 4th Annual Community Baby Shower

PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 23, 2025 – On Saturday, July 19, Senator Sharif Street was proud to host the 4th annual Community Baby Shower in collaboration with Grands as Parents Inc, N.O.R.T.H. WIC Program, Temple University Government and Civic Engagement, Temple...

Community Baby Shower 2025

Senator Sharif Street Proud to Bring Laptops to Community Institutions

PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 17, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street is proud to announce that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority will award grants through the $20 million Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP) to distribute hundreds of laptops throughout...