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Pennsylvania PA Lawmakers Return After Recess The Pennsylvania General Assembly reconvenes on September 28 following a 10-week recess to address several unresolved legislative priorities, led by a fast-approaching October deadline to regulate skill games following a recent state Supreme Court ruling. Lawmakers are currently considering bipartisan bills to formally regulate the gaming terminals, as well […]
As a member of the strategic communications practice, Elizabeth coordinates cross‑functional projects from ideation through implementation. She executes integrated communications and advocacy strategies centered on message development, stakeholder engagement, and content planning to raise client profiles and proactively manage reputations.
Previously, Elizabeth supported the firm’s Pennsylvania team as a legislative analyst, researching policy and tracking legislation and regulatory actions at the city and state levels. During this time, she also served as a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, assisting former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell in teaching the perennially popular political science course, “Who Gets Elected & Why?”
Prior to joining Public Strategies, Elizabeth worked at SteegeThomson Communications — a full‑service marketing and communications agency serving the nonprofit sector — where she provided editorial, design, and production services for mission‑driven clients and conducted research and competitive analyses to inform media and brand strategy. She launched her career as community organizer for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.
Elizabeth graduated cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Arts and earned her Master of Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania.
Publications
September 28, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Lawmakers Return After Recess The Pennsylvania General Assembly reconvenes on September 28 following a 10-week recess to address several unresolved legislative priorities, led by a fast-approaching October deadline to regulate skill games following a recent state Supreme Court ruling. Lawmakers are currently considering bipartisan bills to formally regulate the gaming terminals, as well […]
September 24, 2026
Pennsylvania Shapiro Campaign Raises $13.3M, Garrity Campaign $1.8M Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro reported a $13.3 million fundraising haul over the past three months and leaving him with nearly $20 million on hand for the final stretch. Treasurer Stacy Garrity raised $1.84 million during the same reporting period and maintains $1.37 million in her campaign […]
September 24, 2026
City Hall Commissioner Meets with Council’s Special Committee on Gun Violence Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel met with City Council’s Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to discuss the rise in large youth meetups and the broader public‑safety strategy underway across Philadelphia. Council President Johnson, Councilmembers, law‑enforcement officials, violence‑intervention workers, behavioral‑health professionals, and community leaders participated […]
September 21, 2026
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Urges Federal AI Regulations At a Pittsburgh technology summit, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called for the federal government to enact strict safety regulations and independent oversight for the artificial intelligence industry. While distancing himself from pessimistic views regarding the technology’s threat to humanity, Governor Shapiro criticized President Donald Trump and U.S. House […]
September 17, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Attorney General Sunday Charges Multimillion-Dollar Marijuana Ring Attorney General Dave Sunday announced criminal charges against 12 individuals accused of operating an $18.7 million drug trafficking ring that sold high-potency marijuana products under the guise of legality. Capitalizing on a loophole in the 2018 federal Farm Bill regarding hemp-derived THC, the organization allegedly distributed […]
September 17, 2026
City Hall City Council Turns to Fall Priorities After Budget Season Philadelphia City Council returned for its fall session with a full agenda following the FY27 budget cycle. Council is expected to revisit major issues this fall, including trash‑disposal policy, business‑tax changes, and early discussions on a new arena proposed for the South Philadelphia stadium […]
September 14, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Measles Outbreak 675 Cases, 3 Deaths Pennsylvania’s ongoing measles outbreak has grown to 676 cases across 37 counties, making it the largest in the nation, as health officials confirmed a third fatality involving a 40-year-old Jefferson County woman. State Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen emphasized that while four of the recent cases occurred […]
September 10, 2026
City Hall Philadelphia Allocates $211M in Opioid Settlement Funding Philadelphia is directing $211 million in opioid settlement funds toward Mayor Parker’s Wellness Ecosystem, supporting treatment, housing, behavioral health, and recovery programs across the city. The settlement dollars include long‑term payments from the statewide opioid trust, projected to run through 2040, along with a $110 million Walgreens settlement that […]
September 10, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Secretary of State Affirms Mail Voting Rules Remain Unchanged Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt confirmed that the commonwealth’s mail-in voting procedures remain intact despite an ongoing federal legal battle over the Trump administration’s executive order seeking to impose new postal restrictions. Although the U.S. Postal Service attempted to finalize rules requiring unique […]
September 03, 2026
City Hall Parker Administration to Meet with Immigrant Coalition on ICE OUT Implementation Following recent protests at City Hall, the Parker administration has agreed to meet this week with the immigrant coalition advocating for full implementation of Philadelphia’s ICE OUT laws. The planned discussion comes after organizers, clergy, domestic workers, and victim advocates gathered outside the mayor’s […]
September 03, 2026
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro and Treasurer Garrity Agree to Televised Debate Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity have agreed to participate in an exclusive, prime-time gubernatorial debate on October 7. Hosted by Nexstar Media Inc. at the abc27 studio in Harrisburg, the debate will be moderated by Dennis Owens and broadcast across Nexstar […]
August 31, 2026
Pennsylvania PA DOH Proposes Outbreak Rules Amid Measles Controversy The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is seeking to update its disease outbreak regulations for the first time in 25 years, proposing modernized disease reporting protocols, a new birth defects registry, and updated vaccine tracking systems. However, the proposed changes have drawn significant political and public pushback, with […]
August 27, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Reports First Measles Deaths, Governor Shapiro, Secretary RFK Jr. Feud Pennsylvania has reported the first two U.S. measles deaths of the year, involving two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents, prompting a public dispute between Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine safety and government messaging. Governor Shapiro declined Secretary Kennedy’s offer […]
August 27, 2026
City Hall Justice Department Expands Challenge to Philadelphia’s ‘ICE Out’ Policies The U.S. Justice Department has broadened its lawsuit against Philadelphia, adding a challenge to the city’s new ordinance that bars law enforcement agencies from holding people based on immigration detainers or administrative warrants. Federal officials argue the law creates a blanket refusal to cooperate with […]
August 24, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Invests in Fruit Farms, Long-Term Farmland Preservation Governor Josh Shapiro and state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that Pennsylvania will begin accepting applications for a new $10 million grant program to assist fruit growers affected by the severe April freeze that devastated crops across the Commonwealth. Eligible growers who lost at least 30% of their […]
August 20, 2026
Pennsylvania Shapiro Administration Restricts Data Center Development in Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order limiting data center development in Pennsylvania by requiring local approval before projects can receive state permits and mandating compliance with new environmental, transparency, and community‑benefit standards. The order removes data centers from the state’s fast‑track permitting program, prohibits nondisclosure agreements, […]
August 20, 2026
City Hall Philly Parents Push Council to Ban Preschool Suspensions Citywide Several parents told City Council their children with disabilities were pushed out of preschool programs, prompting Councilmembers Isaiah Thomas and Nina Ahmad to call for stronger, citywide protections. Thomas, who convened the Education Committee hearing, said resources need to follow children into early‑childhood programs, so […]
August 17, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Seek Regulations for License Plate Reading Cameras Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing proposals to regulate Flock cameras and automated license plate readers amid heightened public concern over mass surveillance and government overreach. Flock’s AI‑assisted ALPRs capture detailed vehicle information and connect to a national network of 120,000 cameras, but recent reports of misuse have intensified public […]
August 13, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Maintains Childhood Vaccine Schedule Pennsylvania health officials announced that the commonwealth will keep its existing childhood immunization rules despite a new executive order from President Donald Trump advocating for fewer vaccines spaced out over longer intervals. State Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and Governor Josh Shapiro stated that Pennsylvania’s public health policies will remain guided […]
August 13, 2026
City Hall City Council Orders Comprehensive Audit of Philadelphia School District City Council President Kenyatta Johnson has directed City Controller Christy Brady to conduct a performance audit of the Philadelphia School District. All 17 Council members signed onto the request, which calls for an examination of management practices, budgeting methods, administrative and consultant costs, use of […]