The number of central Pennsylvania-based firms has decreased in recent years, but firms based in Philadelphia and New Jersey have continued to grow their government-related and lobbying capabilities in Pennsylvania’s capital.

The latest is Archer’s government and external relations affiliate Archer Public Affairs, which recently opened a new location in Harrisburg and added government affairs specialist Eric Bugaile. The new location will be the headquarters for the Pennsylvania practice of the New Jersey-based firm’s lobbying arm.