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Pennsylvania PA Legislative Session Concludes with Bills Passed, Others Stalled As the Pennsylvania General Assembly approaches the end of its two-year legislative session, lawmakers successfully advanced significant bills to the governor’s desk while failing to reach a compromise on others. The legislature gave final approval to a statewide mandate banning the use of cellphones in […]
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
October 22, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Legislative Session Concludes with Bills Passed, Others Stalled As the Pennsylvania General Assembly approaches the end of its two-year legislative session, lawmakers successfully advanced significant bills to the governor’s desk while failing to reach a compromise on others. The legislature gave final approval to a statewide mandate banning the use of cellphones in […]
October 22, 2026
City Hall Council Action Focuses on School Meal Improvement, Parking Fine Amnesty Councilmember Anthony Phillips introduced two resolutions regarding School District of Philadelphia meal services, with one recognizing National School Lunch Week and another urging the district to review meal quality, preparation, and procurement following student feedback on pre-packaged, out-of-state food shipments. Additionally, Councilmember Jeffery […]
October 19, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Governor Shapiro Launches Federal PAC Governor Josh Shapiro has established a federal political action committee, New Path PAC, enabling him to raise funds and directly support Democratic congressional candidates. Because state campaign finance laws restrict his existing $60 million state-level PAC to state races, this new federal committee allows him to financially back […]
October 15, 2026
Pennsylvania State Police Grant Temporary Reprieve as Skill Games Become Illegal Following the expiration of a 120-day state Supreme Court stay and the General Assembly’s failure to enact a regulatory compromise, skill game terminals across Pennsylvania are officially classified as unauthorized gambling devices subject to criminal charges and law enforcement seizure. While the high court […]
October 15, 2026
City Hall Council President Johnson Introduces “Philly Food Affordability Act” Council President Kenyatta Johnson introduced the “Philly Food Affordability Act,” a legislative package aimed at addressing rising food prices and federal reductions to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Introduced on Johnson’s behalf by Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson, the primary bill proposes a Home […]
October 12, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Supreme Court Denies Skill Games Deadline Extension The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected requests to extend its upcoming deadline requiring businesses to remove skill game machines across the commonwealth, leaving in place a mandate that makes the devices illegal after Tuesday. The court denied emergency petitions filed by a bipartisan trio of state lawmakers, […]
October 08, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Gubernatorial Debate, Governor Shapiro, Treasurer Garrity Governor Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity participated in their only debate of the 2026 gubernatorial election, covering topics including data centers, affordability and gasoline prices, healthcare, skill games, the state budget, public education funding and school choice, Israel, the measles outbreak and vaccinations, public funding for […]
October 08, 2026
City Hall City Council Delays Vote on Trash Incineration Restrictions City Council held Bill 250768, the “Stop Trashing Our Air Act,” postponing a final vote on legislation introduced by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier. The bill amends city contracting rules to prohibit municipal waste contractors from sending Philadelphia trash to incinerators. Subscribe City Council Committee Advances $40M […]
October 05, 2026
Pennsylvania Session Week, Lawmakers Push for Statewide School Phone Ban The Pennsylvania General Assembly is in session this week October 5 to 7, and state lawmakers are making a final push to pass legislation mandating a statewide “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phone use in schools before the election break. Endorsed by Governor Josh Shapiro, the […]
October 01, 2026
City Hall Mayor Parker Announces $21.7M Renovation for Kensington’s McPherson Square Library Mayor Parker marked her 1,000th day in office by announcing the second phase of a $21.7 million renovation for the McPherson Square Library and park in Kensington. Parker said quality of life is improving in the neighborhood, while noting that more work remains […]
October 01, 2026
Pennsylvania PA AG Urges Businesses to Remove Skill Games Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging business owners to remove skill game machines from their establishments before an October 13 compliance deadline to avoid potential criminal prosecution and machine confiscation. The warning follows a June state Supreme Court ruling that classified the widespread gaming terminals […]
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 […]