Recent Publication:
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro’s 2026 Budget Address Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his fourth annual Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly, where he unveiled his $53.26 billion FY27 Executive Budget, a 5.38% increase from the previous fiscal year. The state’s revenues are projected at $48.68 billion with the remaining $4.6 billion to be […]
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
February 05, 2026
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro’s 2026 Budget Address Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his fourth annual Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly, where he unveiled his $53.26 billion FY27 Executive Budget, a 5.38% increase from the previous fiscal year. The state’s revenues are projected at $48.68 billion with the remaining $4.6 billion to be […]
February 05, 2026
City Hall Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s Remarks on Trump’s Mass Deportation Push Following City Council’s introduction of the ICE Out bills last week, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker commented on President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign saying her administration understands the public’s fear of the unknown and her team is focused on maintaining a comprehensive approach […]
February 03, 2026
Governor Shapiro Gives 2026 Budget Address On Tuesday, February 3, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his fourth annual Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly, where he unveiled his $53.26 billion FY27 Executive Budget, a 5.38% increase from the previous fiscal year. The state projects $48.3 billion in tax revenue, with the remainder […]
February 02, 2026
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro to Deliver 2026 Budget Address Governor Josh Shapiro is set to deliver his 2026-27 budget address before a joint session of the General Assembly. Facing a reelection year and a divided legislature, the Governor is expected to prioritize a new statewide “housing action plan” aimed at increasing supply and reducing costs through […]
January 29, 2026
Pennsylvania President Trump Endorses Stacy Garrity for Pennsylvania Governor President Donald Trump has formally endorsed State Treasurer Stacy Garrity in her bid to unseat incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro. In a Truth Social post, Trump characterized Garrity as an “America First Patriot” and a longtime supporter, citing her background as a retired U.S. Army colonel and […]
January 29, 2026
City Hall Councilmembers Introduce Bills Formalizing Limits on ICE Cooperation Philadelphia City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Rue Landau introduced legislation this morning aimed at pushing back against ICE activity in the city, home to an estimated 76,000 undocumented immigrants. The bills limit information sharing between the city and ICE; prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks, […]
January 26, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Face $3 Billion Budget Deficit Amid 2026 Legislative Goals Pennsylvania legislators are returning to Harrisburg with a legislative “wish list” including transit funding, education reform, and the regulation of skill games, despite a tightening fiscal outlook. The Independent Fiscal Office projects a current $3 billion deficit that could grow to $7.5 billion by […]
January 22, 2026
City Hall Council Opens 2026 Session With ‘Stop Trashing Our Air’ Bill Under Review This morning, Philadelphia City Council held its first session of 2026, reviewing the “Stop Trashing Our Air” bill, introduced by Councilmember Gauthier. The proposal would remove trash incineration from the city’s disposal options as Philadelphia prepares to renegotiate waste‑disposal contracts set […]
January 22, 2026
Pennsylvania HHS Secretary Kennedy Outlines Federal Health Shifts at Harrisburg Rally U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a rally in the Pennsylvania Capitol Rotunda Wednesday to champion the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Addressing a crowd of supporters and Republican legislators, Secretary Kennedy outlined a massive “reset” of […]
January 15, 2026
Editor’s note: The Pennsylvania Perspective will be taking a break for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular updates will resume on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Pennsylvania Lawmakers Signal 2026 Reelection and Retirement Plans A preliminary list of Pennsylvania General Assembly members have announced their intentions for the 2026 election cycle. The early declarations include several […]
January 15, 2026
City Hall City of Philadelphia Launches $11.5 Million Beautification Initiative Prior to Major 2026 Events Work is underway for a $11.5 million beautification project, led by a partnership between the City of Philadelphia, Mural Arts Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The first phase of this initiative will focus on seven major transportation gateways to […]
January 12, 2026
Pennsylvania Four State House Seats Headed to Special Elections Pennsylvania voters will fill four vacant seats in the state House of Representatives in special elections scheduled for February 24 and March 17 following the resignations of lawmakers who won judicial or county offices in November. Democratic held seats in the 22nd District in Lehigh County […]
January 08, 2026
City Hall Newly Elected Controller Brady to Examine HOME Program Spending & Port Economic Strategy On January 5th, City Controller Christy Brandy vowed to broaden oversight of Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative to ensure all borrowed funds are properly used and accounted for. She also pledged to focus on Philadelphia’s waterfront and port assets, emphasizing their […]
January 08, 2026
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Launches Reelection Campaign With Statewide Events Governor Josh Shapiro is set to formally kick off his reelection campaign Thursday with events in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia alongside Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, highlighting his administration’s record on infrastructure, economic development, school funding, tax relief, and bipartisan governance. The announcement follows Republican state Senator Doug […]
January 05, 2026
Pennsylvania 2026 Elections Will Determine Control of Pennsylvania Legislature Control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly will be decided in the 2026 elections, as Democrats work to defend their narrow majority in the state House and Republicans seek to protect the Senate, with both parties targeting a handful of battleground districts across the commonwealth. Recent Democratic […]
December 22, 2025
Editor’s note: The Pennsylvania Perspective will be taking a break for the Holidays and New Year. Regular updates will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. Pennsylvania New Pennsylvania Laws Taking Effect in 2026 Several new Pennsylvania state laws will take effect in early 2026 following passage of the FY 2025–26 budget, bringing changes to tax […]
December 18, 2025
Note to Readers: This will be the final newsletter of 2025. We will resume publication the week of January 5, 2026. City Hall Philadelphia Approves Retirement Savings Plan On Thursday, December 11th, the City Council unanimously passed legislation to launch PhillySaves, a program modeled on state-facilitated “auto-IRA” initiatives that let workers invest via payroll deductions […]
December 18, 2025
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Attorney General Pushes Back on President Trump’s Order Limiting State AI Regulation Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said the state will continue enforcing its artificial intelligence (AI) laws despite a Trump administration executive order aimed at preempting state level AI regulation. Attorney General Sunday called the order vague and said Pennsylvania would defend […]
December 15, 2025
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Society Dinner Returns to New York as David L. Cohen Is Honored Governor Josh Shapiro addressed the 127th annual Pennsylvania Society dinner in New York City, marking the group’s return to the Waldorf Astoria and reflecting on his early career and long relationship with honoree David L. Cohen. Cohen received the society’s gold […]
December 11, 2025
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Subpoenas Records on Security Upgrades at Governor Shapiro’s Home The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee voted along party lines to issue subpoenas seeking records related to security improvements at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private residence and his use of a private aircraft, prompting a debate over legislative oversight and authority. Republicans said the subpoenas […]