Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $1.8 Million in PCCD Awards Public Safety and Community Support Funding

PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 10, 2026 – Senator Sharif Street (PA-3) is proud to announce over $1.8 million in grant funding for initiatives that were approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to support public safety, victim services, and community-based programs across the Commonwealth. “These strategic investments will help ensure that communities—particularly those historically underserved—have access to the resources they need to feel safe and supported....

Senator Sharif Street Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Respond to PA Supreme Court Felony-Murder Ruling

PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 27, 2026 – Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street joined criminal justice reform advocates yesterday at Philadelphia City Hall to respond to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent decision addressing mandatory life-without-parole sentences in felony-murder cases and to highlight Senate Bill 387, bipartisan legislation he has introduced to bring Pennsylvania law into compliance with the Court’s ruling.

Senator Sharif Street and Philabundance Launch First Day of “Driving Hunger Away During Ramadan”

PHILADELPHIA, PA – February 18, 2026 − Senator Sharif Street in partnership with Philabundance will kick off the first day of Driving Hunger Away During Ramadan, a food distribution initiative serving individuals and families facing food insecurity across Philadelphia. This year’s launch uniquely coincides with the first day of Ramadan, Ash Wednesday, and the Lunar New Year—symbolizing unity, reflection, and service across diverse faiths and cultural traditions. WHAT: First Day Kickoff –...
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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Senator Sharif Street Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Respond to PA Supreme Court Felony-Murder Ruling

Senator Sharif Street Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Respond to PA Supreme Court Felony-Murder Ruling

PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 27, 2026 – Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street joined criminal justice reform advocates yesterday at Philadelphia City Hall to respond to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent decision addressing mandatory life-without-parole sentences in felony-murder cases and to highlight Senate Bill 387, bipartisan legislation he has introduced to bring Pennsylvania law into compliance with the Court’s ruling.

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