Comunicados de prensa
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...
Declaración del senador Sharif sobre el asesinato de Walter Wallace
Cada vez que alguien muere tiroteado en nuestra comunidad debe tomarse en serio. Esto es aún más importante cuando esa vida ha sido tomada por oficiales que juraron servir y proteger a la comunidad. Me alienta que el Fiscal de Distrito haya iniciado un...
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...
La vida de Breonna Taylor
Filadelfia, PA - 24 de septiembre de 2020 - El senador Sharif Street emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la decisión del gran jurado anunciada sobre Breonna Taylor: "Profundamente decepcionado, aunque no sorprendido, de que el fiscal especial de Louisville haya optado por utilizar su...
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 uso 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. ...
PA Senate Democrats Discuss Police Reform Legislative Agenda and Statewide Racial Equity Solutions Tour
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...
PA Senate Passes Two Major Law Enforcement Reform Bills
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 24, 2020 − The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously passed two major pieces of police reform legislation, both sponsored by members of the Senate Democratic Caucus: Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. (D-Allegheny) and Senator Sharif Street...
PA Senate Democrats Announce Comprehensive Police Reform Legislation
HARRISBURG – Junio 10, 2020 – Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus announced plans for a comprehensive package of legislation to reform policing in Pennsylvania. Two years ago, members of the caucus introduced police and community relations...
PA Senate Democrats Announce $225 Million for Small Business Assistance Grants Statewide
HARRISBURG – Junio 8, 2020 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus announced the direction of $225 million in federal CARES Act funding to aid small businesses across the commonwealth. This funding was authorized by the recently enacted COVID-19...
State Senate Policy Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 on the African American Community
Harrisburg – Junio 4, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware, Vince Hughes (D-Philadelphia), and Shariff Street (D-Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a...
PGW Rate Increased Amid Pandemic and Record Unemployment ill-timed
Philadelphia, PA − Junio 3, 2020 − State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) provided the following testimony on Public Input Hearings on Philadelphia Gas Works Rate Increase Request: Good Afternoon: My name is Senator Sharif Street. I represent the 3rd Senate...
El asesinato de George Floyd no debe quedar impune
We are a nation of laws. It is often said that “Justice delayed is justice denied”. Clearly, this is a sentiment shared by the family of George Floyd and many people in Minnesota, as well as across this nation and world. Our frustration and anger are warranted as this...
Senators Street & Haywood Secure $175 M Housing Relief Package in PA Budget
Philadelphia PA – Mayo 29, 2020 – On Jueves, Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) successfully secured $175 million in rental and mortgage assistance, a measure included in the temporary 5 month budget featuring...
New Funding for Nursing Homes & Personal Care Facilities Gets Boost, Passes Senate
Philadelphia, Mayo 13 – On Martes Senator Street joined colleagues in the PA Senate to approve new funding of $500 million, a significant increase to the initial amendment to provide $200 Million in aid to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and Emergency...
Senator Street Marches with Health Heroes on Mayo Day, Calls for $200 Million Boost to Nursing Homes in PA CARES Act
Philadelphia, PA − Mayo 1, 2020 – Today Senator Street joined Temple Nurses and Allied Health Professionals in their call for COVID-19 hazard pay, testing, quarantine, and PPE for all. Nurses nationwide held Mayo Day protests underlined by a demand for adequate Personal...