Comunicados de prensa
PA Senate Democrats Host PA Dept. of Corrections Sec. Wetzel & Others for Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Prisons
Harrisburg – Enero 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,...
Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania publican un comunicado sobre la violenta protesta en DC
Harrisburg, PA – Enero 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 − Enero 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 − Enero 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 − Diciembre 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 – Diciembre 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...
El senador Sharif Street y el senador electo Nikil Saval piden al gobernador Wolf y al Departamento de Prisiones que liberen a los vulnerables
FILADELFIA, PA - 17 de diciembre de 2020 - En respuesta a la alta tasa de muertes relacionadas con COVID entre las personas encarceladas en las cárceles y prisiones de Pensilvania, el senador Sharif Street y el senador electo Nikil Saval organizaron "Free the Vulnerable", un evento de prensa para arrojar luz sobre la...
Statement: 16 Democratic State Senators Denounce Frivolous Election Lawsuits and Continued Attempts to Undermine our Democracy
HARRISBURG – Diciembre 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 − Diciembre 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 – Noviembre 16, 2020 – On Jueves and Viernes (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 − Septiembre 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...
DEP Offers $400,000 in Grants for Environmental Education Projects, Free Webinar on How to Apply
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has $400,000 in grant funding available for youth and adult environmental education projects in 2021-22 and will hold a free webinar on Octubre 14 on how to apply. Environmental Education Grants are available to schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses.
Philly Black Clergy Joins Senator Street & State/City Leaders for GOTV Event Amid Voter Suppression
Philadelphia, PA – Septiembre 15, 2020 – Today Senator Sharif Street joined members of the Philadelphia Black Clergy and state and local leaders to emphasize the importance of free and open elections amid COVID-19 as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is poised to rule on...
PA Senate Democrats & Small Businesses Rally Behind Legislation Supporting Business Interruption Insurance Claims
Harrisburg, PA – Agosto 27, 2020 – Today, State Senators Iovino, Street, Brewster, Schwank, and Hughes joined members of the Commonwealth’s small business community via Zoom to advocate for bipartisan legislation that would help Pennsylvania businesses file claims on...
DEP Declares Drought Watch for 16 Counties
Harrisburg, PA – After a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today declared a drought watch for 16 counties: Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Fayette, Huntingdon,...
Silence is Sanction
"Our view of prejudice is often shaped by the most extreme examples of bigotry. But expressions of intolerance and cultural stereotypes are insidious and equally as dangerous. As a Black man who is a muslim in America, I am personally acquainted with bigotry and...
Los demócratas del Senado urgen liderazgo en el consumo de adultos
HARRISBURG, PA - 9 de julio de 2020 - La pandemia ha creado desafíos presupuestarios sin precedentes en Pennsylvania. Senador Street envió la siguiente carta al gobernador Wolf y el liderazgo del Senado en instándoles a considerar la legalización del cannabis para recaudar ingresos en el otoño. ...
Los senadores demócratas de Pensilvania debaten el programa legislativo de reforma policial y la gira estatal sobre soluciones de equidad racial
Harrisburg – Junio 30, 2020 – Pennsylvania Senate Democrats gathered in the Capitol and through Zoom to discuss the status of their legislative agenda for police reforms, and to announce a statewide Racial Equity Solutions Tour. PA Senate Democrats introduced a...