Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania State Senate - District 3 until December 1, 2024.
Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate - District 3 in 2024 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedEnact comprehensive probation reform. Learn more
Pennsylvania has more people serving time in prison than almost every other state in the country. We must end the school to prison pipeline and reduce the number of people incarcerated in our state. We can start with eliminating cash bail, creating more opportunities for parole and probation, and completely ending the death penalty. Learn more
Extend parole eligibility to those serving life sentences. Learn more
Establish a state office of re-entry programs. Learn more
End cash bail in Pennsylvania. Learn more
Auto-expunge all charges not resulting in a conviction. Learn more
End the prohibition on Cannabis. Learn more
Bring cheese and yogurt processing plants to Philadelphia. Learn more
Connect Pennsylvania dairy with West African Cocoa. Learn more
One of the problems in Pennsylvania politics is the false belief that some issues are “rural issues” and others are “urban issues.” The strength of PA’s agruculture industry affects all of us no matter where we live. Learn more
Sharif believes that government officials must stop managing decline. For years we have been struggling to get our budget in balance by raising taxes or cutting services. We must implement progressive, pro-growth economic policies that will grow our economy, create jobs, and increase revenue. Learn more
Invest in urban farming. Learn more
Develop a Main Street strategy. Learn more
Position Pennsylvania as a leader in the industrial hemp market. Learn more
Promote the sale of Pennsylvania-produced milk in schools. Learn more
Reduce student debt. Learn more
Fully fund public schools without pitting school districts against another. Learn more
Restore charter school reimbursement. Learn more
Focus on career and technical education. Learn more
Sharif understands that access to quality education is the key to raising strong families and a building a prosperous Pennsylvania. Sharif is fighting for state of the art educational opportunities across the Commonwealth, from fairly funded public schools, to world class higher education institutions with focused career and technical training. Learn more
Invest in the renewable energy sector. Learn more
Investing in clean car infrastructure across the state. Learn more
Create a roadmap to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Learn more
Being a responsible steward of the earth and promoting a successful business environment are not mutually exclusive. The clean energy sector is growing rapidly in Pennsylvania and creating thousands of jobs. We must continue to invest in electric vehicle infrastructure, specifically fast-charging highway stations, electric-fleet vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Learn more
Require stricter standards for the inspection and upkeep of pipelines in Pennsylvania. Learn more
Modernize our electrical grid. Learn more
Lower prescription drug prices. Learn more
Eliminate predatory short-term health insurance plans. Learn more
Reduce premiums in the healthcare marketplace. Learn more
Make it easier for our seniors to access home healthcare. Learn more
Increase funding for hospitals who serve low income patients. Learn more
Grow the home healthcare industry. Learn more
Improve access to healthcare in rural Pennsylvania. Learn more
All Pennsylvanians deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare whether they live in a big city or in a rural community. We can lower healthcare costs by strengthening insurance networks, eliminating surprise balance billing practices, and getting a handle on rising pharmaceutical costs. Learn more
Expand and upgrade mass transit. Learn more
We must make strategic investments in transportation infrastructure across the Commonwealth because individuals, families, employees, and businesses from every corner of Pennsylvania rely on it. Expanded transportation options will quickly connect Pennsylvanians with major hubs in the Northeast, like New York City, Washington, D.C., and Boston. Learn more
Invest in world class cargo infrastructure at PHL airport. Learn more
Invest in innovative transportation technology. Learn more
Institute a state earned income tax credit. Learn more
Close the Delaware loophole and reduce Pennsylvania’s corporate net income tax. Learn more
Implement angel investor tax credits. Learn more
Offer electric vehicle infrastructure tax credits. Learn more
Increase the minimum wage. Learn more
If we want to uplift our communities, all Pennsylvania residents must have access to jobs with decent wages. Sharif’s plan invests real resources in key growth industries that can provide jobs in every part of our Commonwealth. Learn more
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