Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $7 Million in PHARE Housing Grants for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties

PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 12, 2025 − Senator Sharif Street proudly announces that more than $7 million in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding has been awarded to dozens of housing programs and nonprofit organizations across Philadelphia, Bucks, and Delaware Counties. These grants will support efforts to combat homelessness, expand affordable housing, and empower vulnerable populations across the region. “This significant investment is...

Senator Sharif Street in Partnership with the African American Male Wellness Agency Hosted Black Men’s Wellness Day at Temple University

5K Walk/Run, Health Screenings, Networking & More to Promote Black Men’s Health and Wellbeing PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 10, 2025 − Senator Sharif Street, in partnership with the African American Wellness Agency, Temple University Community Affairs and Engagement, Johnson & Johnson, and other community partners hosted Black Men's Wellness Day, a powerful community event focused on empowering Black men through health, education, and engagement this past weekend. On June 7, 2025, from 7am –...

“Planting Seeds” with Senator Sharif Street Podcast Sheds Light on PA Cannabis Legalization Battle

PHILADELPHIA − May 22, 2025 – On a recent episode of "Planting Seeds," with Senator Sharif Street produced by Cannabis Radio and sponsored by Ethos Cannabis, the podcast interviewed Representative Rick Krajewski about Pennsylvania’s ambitious House Bill 1200, legislation aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis. “When we talk about cannabis legalization there are many factors to consider: how marginalized communities have been affected, how to create an equitable system, and how to keep revenue...

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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Senate Democratic Caucus Details Local Impacts of Federal Shutdown, Outline State Remedies

HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2019 −Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Wednesday, outlining the impacts of the federal shutdown on their constituents and addressing potential remedies at a state level. “In my county of Allegheny, we have...

Senator Street Remarks on the Impacts of Federal Shutdown on PA Residents

Senator Sharif Street talks with Secretary Russell Redding at the 2019 Farm Show

Senator Sharif Street and his wife April Street participated in the Celebrity Cow Milking Contest at the 2019 Farm Show

State Senators Write Banks Asking Institutions to help 12,000 Federal Employees Working without Pay

Harrisburg, PA – January 10, 2019 – On behalf of the 12,000 Pennsylvania federal employees, contractors and subcontractors who are not receiving a paycheck during the partial federal government shutdown, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery),...