Press Releases
Led by State Senator Sharif Street, Six State Legislators ask that the Air Permit for SEPTA’s Power Plant be Rescinded in the Environmental Justice Neighborhood of Nicetown
(Philadelphia, Pa.) − June 14, 2018 – On June 12, the day of an appeals hearing, Senator Sharif Street took a strong stand for his constituents’ health, and submitted a letter to the City’s License & Inspection Review Board, requesting that they rescind the City’s...
Senator Sharif Street & Advocates Rally To End Life Without Parole
Harrisburg, Pa. − March 28, 2018 − Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and allies rallied to end life without parole in Pennsylvania, as outlined in his bill, Senate Bill 942. “For those out there who believe in the power of God to change the hearts, minds,...
Senator Sharif Street Presents $500,000 Grant to the Uptown Theatre
Philadelphia, Pa. − February 1, 2018 − Senator Sharif Street today presented a $500,000 check to the Uptown Theatre following the successful award of Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funds from Governor Tom Wolf. “The Uptown Theatre has...
State Senate Committee Discusses Ways to Prevent Street Harassment
Philadelphia – November 1, 2017 – At the request of state Sen. Lawrence Farnese (D-Phila.), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a roundtable discussion at City Hall on strategies for preventing street harassment. “It is really important to have this...
Elected Officials and Advocates Stand Together for Expanded Hate Crimes Legislation
Harrisburg, PA – October 24, 2017 – This morning, elected officials stood with advocates to push for an expansion of Pennsylvania’s hate crime definition. As state law currently stands race, color, religion or national origin are protected classes under the hate...
Democratic Senators Detail Impact of Trump Actions on Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, October 18, 2017 — State Senate Democrats today blasted President Trump’s latest actions regarding the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania and detailed the debilitating impact on Pennsylvanians that his latest acts will have...
Sen. Sharif Street to be Honored by The Made Man Initiative This Friday
PHILADELPHIA, September 6, 2017 — State Sen. Sharif Street will be honored as a distinguished leader by The Made Man Initiative this Friday, Sept. 8 in the Lower Level Atrium/Art Gallery of the Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in Philadelphia. The Made Man...
Senate Democrats Hail Gov. Wolf’s Call for Testing of Young Children
Harrisburg – September 1, 2017 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes and Senate Democrats applauded Gov. Tom Wolf’s support of universal testing of children under the age of 2 to determine their risk of lead poisoning.
Lawmakers Highlight Need to End Budget Impasse, Fund State-Related Universities
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2017 — As Pennsylvania prepares to enter a fourth week without a state budget revenue package, a budget bill that funds the five state-related universities has become embroiled in the state budget funding standoff. State lawmakers today...
Sen. Street Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr Holiday Approved in Senate
HARRISBURG, June 14, 2017 — The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved a Senate resolution authored by state Sen. Sharif Street observing June 25, 2017 as "Eid al-Fitr Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the Muslim holiday. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the...
Sen. Street, Temple University Host May 18 Neighborhood Job Fair
PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2017 — State Sen. Sharif Street and Michael Robinson of Temple University are hosting the 11th annual Neighborhood Job Fair on Thursday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple University’s Student Pavilion, 1913 N. 15th St. in Philadelphia. The...
Senator Sharif Street to Host ‘Take Back Your Health’ Event
PHILADELPHIA, May 4, 2017 − Senator Sharif Street will host a Take Back Your Health event on Friday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Temple Administrative Services Building in the Learning Center located at 2450 W. Hunting Park Avenue. "Good...
Lawmakers Announce Legislation to Combat Vandalism at Religious Sites
PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2017 — A group of state Senate Democrats will soon introduce legislation that would give district attorneys more options to combat vandalism of religious sites, according the measure’s prime-sponsor, state Sen. Sharif Street...
Senator Street Invites the Public to Join Him in Celebrating the Northwest District Office Open House.
PHILADELPHIA, February 15, 2017 — Senator Sharif Street will host an Open House of his Northwest District Office this Thursday, February 16th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and invites the community to participate. Constituents are encouraged to stop by for a brief chat...
Sen. Street Comments on Governor’s Budget Address
HARRISBURG, February 7, 2017 — State Sen. Sharif Street issued the following statement today on the governor’s budget address for the 2017-18 Fiscal Year: “Pennsylvania is faced with difficult decisions this year as the General Assembly prepares to address the state...
Senate Democrats Call for Special Session on Property Tax Relief or Elimination
Harrisburg – February 1, 2017 – State Senate Democrats said that Gov. Tom Wolf should call a special session of the General Assembly to ensure that legislation that results in significant property tax relief or total elimination is passed and signed into law this...
Senate Democrats Call for Special Session on Property Tax Relief or Elimination
Harrisburg – February 1, 2017 – State Senate Democrats said that Gov. Tom Wolf should call a special session of the General Assembly to ensure that legislation that results in significant property tax relief or total elimination is passed and signed into law this...
Sen. Sharif Street :: Progress Plaza Black History Month
Sen. Sharif Street :: Progress Plaza Black History Month
Sen. Street Appointed to Senate Appropriations Committee
HARRISBURG, Jan. 23, 2017 — State Sen. Sharif Street will play a key role in the 2017-18 state budget negotiations as a newly appointed member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “I’m honored to be appointed to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee as a new...