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Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The House Appropriations Committee concluded its Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail last week. The House Appropriations Committee heard from the Departments of Health (DOH) and Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), where DOH Secretary Debra Bogen highlighted federal funding challenges and the critical need for maternal […]
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.
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March 16, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The House Appropriations Committee concluded its Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail last week. The House Appropriations Committee heard from the Departments of Health (DOH) and Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), where DOH Secretary Debra Bogen highlighted federal funding challenges and the critical need for maternal […]
March 16, 2026
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s “One Philly, One Future” Budget Address On Thursday, March 12, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker delivered her third annual budget address to the Philadelphia City Council, unveiling her $7 billion FY27 budget proposal. The proposed FY27-31 Five Year Plan outlines significant investments to advance economic mobility and self-sufficiency for Philadelphians, while continuing […]
March 12, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The House Appropriations Committee continued and wrapped up its Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail this week. The House Appropriations Committee heard from Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich on the state’s oversight of agencies investigating elder abuse and neglect and Department of Revenue Secretary Pat […]
March 12, 2026
City Hall Mayor Parker Delivers FY27 Budget Address Mayor Cherelle Parker presented her $7 billion FY27 budget proposal to the Philadelphia City Council today, outlining new hotel and gig‑economy taxes alongside a $200 million, five‑year investment in the Riverview Wellness Village recovery facility. The proposal also includes $900 million in SEPTA funding over five years, […]
March 09, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The Pennsylvania General Assembly continued its Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail. The Senate Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Education, where Secretary Carrie Rowe discussed banning cell phones in schools, improving literacy, and funding for K-12 schools. The House Appropriations Committee heard […]
March 05, 2026
City Hall Council Advances Resign‑to‑Run Reform Question to the May Ballot Philadelphia City Council approved a May ballot question that would allow elected officials to run for state or federal office without resigning. The measure, led by Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas, passed 15–1. It does not change the rule requiring officials to resign before running […]
March 05, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The Pennsylvania General Assembly continued its Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail. The Senate Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Transportation and questioned the department’s management of public transit and infrastructure projects, particularly for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Pittsburgh Regional […]
March 02, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The Pennsylvania General Assembly continued its Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees questioned the Department of Corrections in separate hearings on the $3.4 billion budget for the department, focusing on the closure of two prisons in Centre and […]
February 26, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The Pennsylvania General Assembly began its Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings for the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Appropriations Committee to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail. The Senate Appropriations Committee held its first budget hearings on Tuesday with the Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of General Services, and […]
February 26, 2026
City Hall Mayor Parker Defends Leadership Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown, Prioritizes Bipartisanship & Federal Funding Mayor Cherelle Parker defended her governing style as disciplined and effective during a Black History Month speech Friday February 19th, stating she has restrained herself from speaking candidly about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown to preserve bipartisan relationships and protect […]
February 23, 2026
Pennsylvania Upcoming Special Elections to Fill Vacant State House Seats The first special elections of the year will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Lehigh County’s House District 22 and Allegheny County’s House District 42 to fill the vacancies left by former Representatives Josh Siegel and Dan Miller. These contests are the first […]
February 19, 2026
Pennsylvania Data Center Tax Break Projections on State Revenues Pennsylvania could lose approximately $2 billion in revenue by mid-2031 due to a sales tax exemption for data center equipment, according to the latest budget estimates from the Shapiro administration. While developers argue the 6% tax break is essential to attract infrastructure and high-tech investment, critics […]
February 19, 2026
City Hall Council Examines District’s 20-School Closure Plan City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Education Committee Chair Isaiah Thomas held a hearing on the district’s plan to close 20 schools, with Council President signaling he may withhold city funding even with the school board having the final vote. District officials said the facilities process is […]
February 12, 2026
Editor’s note: The Pennsylvania Perspective will be taking a break for Presidents’ Day. Regular updates will resume on Thursday, February, 19, 2026. Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Signs Six Bills Into Law Governor Josh Shapiro signed six bills into law Wednesday, addressing issues ranging from school curriculum to law enforcement recruitment. Highlights include HB17, which requires Pennsylvania […]
February 12, 2026
City Hall Council President Raises Possibility of Withholding School Funding Amid Closure Plan Review Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson threatens to withhold city funding from the Philadelphia School District over its recently released closure and consolidation plan, stating his priority is “making sure that the issues and concerns that we would like to see […]
February 09, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Parties Finalize Endorsements for 2026 Gubernatorial Race The Pennsylvania Republican and Democratic State Committees finalized their respective endorsements for the 2026 gubernatorial race during meetings in Harrisburg. The state GOP officially endorsed Allegheny County Republican Chair Jason Richey for lieutenant governor, pairing him with the party’s endorsed gubernatorial candidate, State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. […]
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 […]