Senator Sharif Street Archives

Senator Street Introduces Bill to Divest Pennsylvania from Russia in Support of Ukraine

February 25, 2022

PHILADELPHIA − February 25, 2022 – Earlier Today Senator Sharif Street joined activists and public officials to stand in solidarity with Ukrainians against Russian aggression. The rally was hosted by the Honorary Consul General of Ukraine in Philadelphia in front...

Street Denounces Unprovoked and Illegal Invasion of Ukraine by Russia

February 24, 2022

Philadelphia, PA − February 24, 2022 − Senator Street releases the following statement on Russian attack on Ukraine: “I stand with President Biden in denouncing the unprovoked and illegal invasion of the independent country of Ukraine by Russia. It is critical...

Welcoming PA Caucus Introduces Bill to Create Office of New Pennsylvanians

February 9, 2022

HARRISBURG — February 9, 2022 — Joined by immigration advocates across Pennsylvania, members of the Welcoming PA Caucus unveiled legislation Wednesday to establish the Office of New Pennsylvanians. The bill, known as H.B. 2173, is sponsored by Reps. Sara Innamorato, D-Allegheny, and Joe Hohenstein, D-Phila.

Senator Street Supports Education Investment Proposed in Governor’s Budget, Calls for More Aggressive Funding for Gun Violence Prevention

February 9, 2022

Philadelphia, PA – February 9, 2022 − Senator Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed 2022-2023 budget: “The Governor’s budget proposal highlights the many opportunities we have in Pennsylvania to...

Sen Street & PA Agriculture Secretary Redding Announce Urban Agriculture Grants

February 3, 2022

Philadelphia, PA − February 3, 2022 − On Monday Senator Sharif Street joined PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding of the PA Department of Agriculture in awarding a $50,000 grant to LifeLeaf Organic Farms (FarmerJawn Agriculture) one of 23 grant recipients...