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500 Advocates Flood Capitol to Demand Parole Reform for Lifers
HARRISBURG, PA (October 24, 2019) – On October 23, Senator Street joined over 500 advocates from across Pennsylvania who rallied in to demand an end to Death By Incarceration (also known as Life Without Parole) in Pennsylvania. A broad coalition featuring bipartisan legislators, faith leaders, conservatives and progressives which included many who lost loved ones to violence and have loved ones sentenced to life in prison.
End Death by Incarceration Rally
Senator Street Remarks at End Death by Incarceration Rally
Rep. Movita Johnson- Harrell Remarks at End Death by Incarceration Rally
Senators Introduce Bill Legalizing Cannabis for Adult-Use in PA
HARRISBURG – October 15, 2019 – State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) today introduced legislation that would end Pennsylvania’s prohibition of cannabis and would legalize cannabis for adult-use in...
Sen. Street Announces Year Round Jobs Program
Policy Hearing on the Future of Firefighting & EMS in the Commonwealth
Cannabis Conference 2019
Senator Street’s Statement on Governor Wolf’s Call for Cannabis Reform
Harrisburg, PA −September 25, 2019 – Senator Street joined Governor Wolf today who presented the results of Lieutenant Governor Fetterman’s Statewide Cannabis Tour revealing an overwhelming majority of support for cannabis reform. The administration thanked...
REFORM Alliance Probation Reform Advocacy Day
Senator Street introduces guests from Mom’s Demand Action
Wolf Administration Denounces Trump Administration’s Rollback of Critical Auto Emissions Standards
Harrisburg, PA – September 23, 2019 − The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today denounced the Trump Administration’s action to revoke California’s authority to set its own auto emission standards for greenhouse gases. “California’s enhanced...
Senator Street comments on Volkswagen Settlement Spending in PA
Senator Street PHA, RAB Learning Session
Emergency Funds to Clean Up Schools
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Emergency Funds to Clean Up Schools
PennDOT Accepting Applications for Transportation Improvement Projects to Enhance Mobility Statewide
Harrisburg, PA – September 9, 2019 −The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that applications will be accepted to fund improvement projects that will enhance Pennsylvania roadways, bridges, transit facilities, park and ride facilities,...
Sen. Street & Rep. McClinton Vow to Fight PA Commission on Sentencing’s Risk-Assessment Tool
HARRISBURG, PA − September 6, 2019 − Following their votes to reject the new risk-assessment tool by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, state Rep. Joanna McClinton and Sen. Sharif Street said they vow to push for their legislation that would repeal the...
DEP Issues Sunoco $313,000 in Penalties for Mariner East 2 Pipeline Construction Violations
Harrisburg, PA – August 29, 2019 − The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection today announced that it has issued two penalties to Sunoco Pipeline, LP totaling more than $313,000 for violations resulting from construction activities on the Mariner East 2...
Senator Street hosts a Senior Financial Literacy Session
Screening of The Mayor of Graterford at the Community Partnership School in Philadelphia
Wolf Administration Announces Investments to Improve 29 Airports
Harrisburg, PA – August 28, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf announced today the approval of $13.7 million in grant funding to make infrastructure and equipment upgrades at 29 Pennsylvania airports. The new improvements will help Pennsylvania’s airports operate safely, expand...
Senator Street Offers Legislation to Restrict Military Grade Weapons in wake of Philadelphia Shooting
Philadelphia, PA − August 15, 2019 – Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), today joined Philadelphia Mayor Ji Kenney, Senator Bob Casey, Congressman Evans and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ross along with a host of elected officials from every level of government to condemn the inaction of state and federal leaders in the wake of chronic gun violence and mass murder, prefaced by the largest mass shooting of Philadelphia law enforcement in recent history. Six police officers were shot, and dozens more held at bay for hours by a single armed assailant with an assault weapon.
Senator Street’s Mobile Constituent Services Day
Senator Street Tours Esperanza Health Center
Senator Street and fellow elected officials were at the Community Legal Services of Philadelphia office in North Philadelphia to present a grant of $300,000
Senator Street Announces $4.5 Million in Grants for Philadelphia’s 3rd Senate District
Philadelphia, PA − August 2 – Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), announced today that $4.5 million in grants have been awarded under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to fund projects that will benefit residents of Philadelphia’s 3rd Senate District....
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...