violence prevention Archives

Senator Pisciottano Applauds the Announcement of Almost $17 Million for Violence Prevention and After-School Programs

January 23, 2025

Allegheny County, PA − January 23, 2025 – Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today applauded the announcement of a total of $16,944,691 in funding for organizations in Allegheny County, including $9,511,747 for agencies serving the 45th District, from the...

Senator Sharif Street Applauds Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal, Praises Investments in Education, Violence Prevention, and Gov’s Pitch for Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

February 6, 2024

HARRISBURG, PA – February 6, 2024 – In response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion budget proposal for FY 2024-25, State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) released the following statement: “Today is a great day for Pennsylvania. What we heard from...

Sen. Shariff Street and Philadelphia Legislators to Host Violence Prevention Forum

July 11, 2019

PHILADELPHIA – July 11, 2019 – Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) will host a Violence Prevention Forum in response to the recent increase in gun violence across Philadelphia. “The growing violence and increased shootings constitute a great time of...