Press Releases
Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Historic, Bipartisan Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill
Senators Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street champion Adult Use Legalization Bill emphasizing safety, social and economic equity HARRISBURG, PA − February 24, 2021 − Today, State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) introduced...
PA Senate & House Democrats Join PA Legislative Black Caucus for Hearing on Racial and Gender Bias in the Courts
Harrisburg – February 19, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) chair Rep. Donna Bullock (D- Philadelphia), vice-chair Rep. Summer Lee (D- Allegheny), and PLBC members Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sen. Sharif...
Senator Sharif Street Issues Statement on Olney Mass Shooting in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA − February 17, 2021 – Senator Sharif Street issued the following statement on on Olney Mass Shooting in North Philadelphia : "Today seven people were shot in the Olney section of North Philadelphia. I represent North Philly. I live there. This is what...
Senator Sharif Statement on the Passing of Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf
Philadelphia, PA − February 10, 2021 – Senator Sharif Street issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf: "I offer my condolences to the family of the late Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf who recently passed away. He was a...
Senator Street’s Statement on Prioritizing Teachers for Vaccines
Philadelphia, PA − February 10, 2021 — Senator Sharif Street (D–Philadelphia), issued the following statement in response to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s announcement of a partnership with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that will make vaccines available for...
State Legislators Issue Joint Letter to Governor Wolf Urging Use of Reprieve
HARRISBURG − February 8, 2021 — In response to soaring rates of COVID-19 infection and death among incarcerated people and throughout the Pennsylvania prison system, nearly three dozen State Senators and State Representatives have issued a joint letter to Pennsylvania...
Senator Mastriano perpetrated Acts of Sedition Against the United States
Philadelphia, PA – January 7, 2020 – Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), released the following statement following the brazen act of sedition in the Washington D.C. on January 6th , organized in part by sitting Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano. “Senator Doug...
PA Senate Democrats Host PA Dept. of Corrections Sec. Wetzel & Others for Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Prisons
Harrisburg – January 7, 2020 − At the request of state Senators Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia) the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on the communities,...
PA Senate Democrats Release Statement on Violent Protest in DC
Harrisburg, PA – January 6, 2021 – The PA Senate Democrats released the following statement on the violent protest today in the nation’s Capitol: The First Amendment is one of our most sacred. It is not political and it is not partisan. The rights to free speech,...
Senator Street Statement on Refusal to Seat Senator Brewster
HARRISBURG − January 5, 2021 – Senator Sharif Street today issued the following statement on Pennsylvania Senate Republicans refusal to sit duly elected Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland): “Today I joined colleagues in being sworn in to a second term in...
Senator Sharif Street is Sworn in to his Second Term in the Pennsylvania Senate
HARRISBURG − January 5, 2021 – Senator Sharif Street today issued the following statement after being sworn in to a second term in the Pennsylvania Senate: "Today I was honored to be sworn in to a second term in the Pennsylvania Senate serving the third Senate...
PA Senate Democrats to Conduct Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on State Prisons
PHILADELPHIA, PA − December 31, 2020 − At the request of State Senators Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19...
Senator Street Announces $13 Million in RACP Grants for North Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – December 24, 2020 – Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), today announced $13 million in state funding that will be administered to organizations for projects in the 3rd Senate District. “Our community is in dire need of funding that supports our...
Senator Sharif Street and Senator-Elect Nikil Saval Call on Governor Wolf and Department of Corrections to Free the Vulnerable
PHILADELPHIA, PA — December 17, 2020 —In response to the high rate of COVID-related deaths among people incarcerated in Pennsylvania jails and prisons, Senator Sharif Street and Senator-elect Nikil Saval hosted “Free the Vulnerable,” a press event to shed light on the...
Statement: 16 Democratic State Senators Denounce Frivolous Election Lawsuits and Continued Attempts to Undermine our Democracy
HARRISBURG – December 10, 2020 – Today the following members of the Pennsylvania State Senate signed a joint statement – set forth below – denouncing the brazen attempt of the attorneys general of Texas and seventeen other states to disenfranchise millions...
Pa Senate Dems Unveil Innovative $4 Billion Pandemic Relief Plan to Help Front-Line Workers, Vulnerable Residents, Small Businesses and More
Pennsylvania − December 4, 2020 − Aiming to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy by providing direct aid to workers, families, small businesses and other vulnerable populations, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus announced a bold, innovative $4 billion pandemic...
5K Turkeys Delivered Across Philly & Pennsylvania in Thanksgiving Distribution
PHILADELPHIA, PA – November 16, 2020 – On Thursday and Friday (Nov. 13th & 14th) Senator Sharif Street hosted the 40th Annual Street Family Turkey Drive and Giveaway in partnership with Nicetown CDC to deliver 5,000 Turkeys to more than 225 organizations...
Senator Sharif’s Statement on Killing of Walter Wallace
Every time someone is shot and killed in our community it should be taken seriously. This is even especially important when that life has been taken by officers sworn to serve and protect the community. I am encouraged that the District Attorney has initiated an...
DEP Increases Permitting Efficiency, Maintains Environmental Protection Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) continues its efforts to maintain environmental protections and even increased permitting efficiency throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, announcing today that staff have taken final action on...
Breonna Taylor’s Life Matters
Philadelphia, PA − September 24, 2020 − Senator Sharif Street released the following statement regarding the grand jury decision announced on Breonna Taylor: “Deeply disappointed, though not surprised, that the special prosecutor in Louisville has chosen to use his...