Press Releases
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...
Senator Sharif Street Invites Public to ‘Pathways to Pardons’ Opportunity Fair
PHILADELPHIA, January 17, 2017 — State Senator Sharif Street will join Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack and the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons to assist individuals with criminal record relief and economic empowerment at an upcoming “Pathway to Pardons” Opportunity Fair.
The event takes place on Monday, February 13 at 6 p.m. at Murrell Dobbins CTE High School, 2150 W. Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia.
Street Joins Governor to Announce Significant Investment in Port of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, December 21, 2016 — State Senator-elect Sharif Street was among the state and local officials who joined Gov. Tom Wolf along the Delaware River today to unveil $300 million in investments in the Port of Philadelphia, which will result in...
Street Announces $1.3 Million in State Funding for Local Transportation Improvement Projects
PHILADELPHIA, December 16, 2016 — Two local transportation improvement projects have been awarded $1.3 million in state funding, according to state Senator-elect Sharif Street The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority was awarded a $1.2 million state grant for the...