Senator Sharif Street to Host Criminal Justice Reform Policy Forum in Partnership with Councilmember Jim Harrity and the Office of Reentry Partnerships

Philadelphia, PA − June 2, 2025 — Senator Sharif Street, in collaboration with Councilmember Jim Harrity and the Office of Reentry Partnerships, will host a Criminal Justice Reform Policy Forum on June 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Philadelphia City Hall in the City Council Caucus Room. This event brings together lawmakers, community advocates, returning citizens, and public safety officials to address systemic challenges within the criminal justice system and explore actionable...

“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...

Senator Sharif Street and Rep. Keith Harris Announce Solar for Schools Grant Award to Murrell Dobbins CTE High School

Philadelphia, PA – May 21, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street and Representative Keith Harris are proud to announce that Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School has been awarded $220,412 through Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools Grant Program. This grant will support the installation of solar panels at the school, promoting renewable energy use and providing educational opportunities in clean energy technologies. “Investing in renewable energy for our schools is an investment in...

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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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 Joins PHA to Host Mobile Constituent Services Day

Philadelphia, August 9, 2019 – Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), will join State Reps Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Malcolm Kenyatta to host three mobile constituent services Philadelphia Housing Authority locations on Monday August 12th. “Partnering with the...

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...