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Since 1979 Capitol Strategies Group (CSG) has set the standard for professional counsel in California government relations, contract procurement, and association management. Representing a broad client base before the legislature, regulatory agencies, and the executive branch requires that the CSG team understand complex statewide developments and provide context for effective action on behalf of each client. Additionally, we leverage our team's long-term experience in local and statewide campaigns to provide strategic recommendations and political advice. Our firm represents clients before the Governor, his administration, each constitutional officer, the state legislature, and almost every California state agency.

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CSG's services include state contract procurement, bureaucratic problem solving, and a full suite of legislative advocacy activities. Our services are tailored to meet a client's specific needs and range from monitoring, research, and consultation to direct and indirect lobbying. CSG also manages multiple trade associations and this work frequently requires the organization of large meetings and legislative visits.

MEGHAN LOPER serves as Vice President and has been helping shape State policy for more than decade. She joined CSG with extensive government affairs experience advocating for private businesses and working with elected officials. Ms. Loper has a unique ability to identify policy opportunities, develop effective advocacy strategies and achieve success by utilizing her bipartisan network with key decision-makers.

Prior to joining CSG, Ms. Loper served as Public Policy Director for Majestic Realty Co., one of the nation's largest privately held, family-owned real estate development firms. With Majestic properties playing a critical role in the supply chain, Ms. Loper served on several regional goods movement committees and stakeholder agency advisory groups. She gained extensive experience on transportation issues by serving as the lead staffer for a member of the California Transportation Commission. Ms. Loper was also the Program Director for the Majestic Realty Foundation, collaborating with nonprofits on programs related to health, education, and violence prevention. She advised the Foundation's board of directors and regional planning teams. She developed the curriculum for its flagship program, the Los Angeles Youth Leadership Council.

Ms. Loper was selected for the prestigious Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs in Los Angeles. Coro is a graduate-level leadership training program that provides experience in the public affairs arena.

Ms. Loper received her MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. A two-time Trojan grad, she also graduated Cum Laude with departmental honors and holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Management from the University of Southern California. She serves on Leadership Council for the Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC."

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Princeton Public Affairs Group, the largest government affairs firm in New Jersey, is a multifaceted organization specializing in government relations and communications in New Jersey. We have offices in Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. with an unparalleled network of contacts throughout the state. The strength of our firm derives from the diverse backgrounds of the firm's partners and associates which include a former President of the New Jersey Senate, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, Counsel to the Governor, Chief Counsel to the General Assembly and several former Directors of the Legislature.

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An accomplished bipartisan staff between our Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, DC offices ensures that our clients are well represented on both sides of the political aisle and at all levels of government. The mix and wealth of experience among our professionals provides for expertise in all areas of public policy.

Whatever the task: working our way through the permitting process, delivering a change in a regulation or orchestrating the introduction and passage of major legislation, we've done it.

Wherever the setting: before a Legislative Committee or in the Office of the Governor, we've been there.

Whomever the players: the Commissioner of a State Department, a key Committee aide, the Legislative leadership or the Chief of Staff, we know them.

And each and every one of our clients is assured the benefit of that expertise. You see, at the Princeton Public Affairs Group, our philosophy dictates that each of our clients works with a firm partner. There are no junior executives. This is one of the qualities which separates us from other firms. It gives our clients the best we have. And it works.

DAVID A. SMITH is a partner in the Princeton Public Affairs Group, is a veteran of the public affairs arena and has successfully managed public affairs campaigns impacting auto insurance, life insurance, tort reform and environmental legislative initiatives. Mr. Smith received national acclaim when he was honored with a ""Pollie Award"" by the American Association of Political Consultants and named to their United States ""Public Affairs Team of the Year." Mr. Smith was also named one of the most influential players in New Jersey's Healthcare arena by the Annual HealthSense Listing. Since 2005, Mr. Smith has been a Commissioner on the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (nominated by the Governor for two separate four year terms and confirmed by the NJ Senate) and currently serves as an Officer on the Commission (Secretary). Mr. Smith serves on the National Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council, and was one of the few contract lobbyists in the Country to be appointed to a National Task Force charged with creating ethical standard for lobbyists throughout the United States. Mr. Smith is a founder and member of the Board of Directors of ProtectingAmerica.org, an advocacy organization Co-chaired by James Lee Witt, former Cabinet member under President Clinton and Admiral James Loy, Deputy Director of Homeland Security under President Bush. Mr. Smith also serves as an Officer (1st Vice President) of the New Jersey Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Directors and also serves on the Executive Committee (Secretary) of The Advocacy Group (TAG). Finally, Mr. Smith serves on the Board of Directors as an officer (Treasurer) of the State Capitol Insurance Company RRG, the first professional liability company for lobbyists headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mr. Smith has appeared on television and radio stations representing clients' interests, authored dozens of articles on politics/policy issues in New Jersey and is a frequent guest speaker/lecturer at national and state conferences, legislative hearings, meetings and seminars. He has been a consultant to statewide and legislative political campaigns and is a member of the Executive Finance Committee of the Assembly Democratic Leadership Committee as well as the New Jersey State Democratic Committee. Prior to joining the firm in 1995, Mr. Smith served as Director of Policy and Planning for the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Office. In that capacity, Mr. Smith supervised the partisan staff of all Assembly Committees and Task Forces while serving as senior staff aide to the insurance and commerce legislative committees. He was a Director with the New Jersey Dental Association from 1985 to 1990 and served on several national and state health care and insurance advisory committees.

Mr. Smith was awarded a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) Degree from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of The American College. He is a Graduate Fellow of the Public Affairs Institute, a three year educational program of the Public Affairs Council located in Washington, DC. Mr. Smith also graduated with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College.

DONALD ISAACSON

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Isaacson Law Firm, P.C., is incorporated in Arizona as a professional corporation. The firm represents a broad range of clients before the Arizona Legislature and Arizona state government. Don Isaacson founded the lobbying practice in 1985 and is the shareholder and the director of Isaacson Law Firm, P.C.. Don previously served as Rules Counsel, Majority Counsel and Director of Research for the Arizona House of Representatives.

Marie Isaacson joined the firm in 2018 and has thirty years of experience in Arizona state government. Most recently, Marie served as the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Benefits for the State of Arizona.

The firm has been recognized as the state's "Best Lobbying Firm" for each of the three past years that the award has been granted by the Arizona Capitol Times (2016-2018), the leading source of political news in Arizona. The annual "Best of the Capitol" awards are based on voting by individuals involved in policy-making in Arizona, including elected officials, legislative and executive staff, lobbyist and others actively engaged in the legislative process in Arizona. The Capitol Times noted, "At the state Capitol, Isaacson's work stands out, and colleagues regard him as the consummate professional, the lobbyist who understands that a good lobbyist fights the good fight for his clients but doesn't seek to tear down his opponents."

The firm has appeared consistently in the U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Law Firms (Tier 1). It has been rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell for 30 years and is listed in its Bar Register of Preeminent Firms.

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For over 35 years, the firm of Isaacson Law Firm, P.C. has provided high level legal and government relations services to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, small independent businesses, trade and professional associations, and everything in between.

Specific areas of expertise include banking, insurance, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, optometry, higher education, law enforcement, wholesale liquor and various other trades. In addition to a significant amount of representation before the Arizona State Legislature and local governments, the firm represents clients before various Arizona state agencies in regulatory matters, including the Department of Health Services, State Liquor Department, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Department of Insurance, Board of Regents, and others. The firm also serves as general counsel for commercial enterprises having interests within and outside Arizona. Isaacson Law Firm, P.C.'s research-based, non-partisan approach to public policy has helped build lasting working relationships with clients, government officials and even opponents of their lobbying efforts.

DONALD G. ISAACSON received his bachelor's degree from Augustana College, and his law degree from Arizona State University, where he was a member of the editorial board of the Law Journal. Mr. Isaacson has been in private practice primarily in the area of governmental consulting and lobbying. Throughout his career, he has been active on the legislative committees of the State Bar Association and the Arizona and Phoenix Chambers of Commerce. He has served as the Chairman of the State Bar's Professional Liability Committee. He is on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Vice-Chairman of its Water, Energy & Natural Resources Committee. He also chairs the Phoenix Chamber's Health & Insurance Committee.

In nine of the past 10 years (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011 and 2010), Don Isaacson has been recognized as "Best Lobbyist" by the Arizona Capitol Times. He was awarded the "Toughest Lobbyist to Go Up Against" in 2019. He is also consistently ranked by his peers as a top lawyer in the field of government relations in The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most credible and definitive guides to legal expertise in the United States.

Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. is a full service government relations, communications and issue management firm providing consulting services throughout New York State. Our tenacity, emphasis on client service and dedication to maintaining the finest reputation is what sets our firm apart.

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Managing Complex Issues. Assisting clients with complex public sector issues involving the Legislative, regulatory agencies, the budget or those of a political nature is our specialty. We provide accurate, candid and effective advice to help our clients influence perceptions, uphold reputations and build support to achieve desired outcomes. What we do NOT do is sit on the sidelines. We roll up our shirtsleeves, become a part of the team and get to work.

Finding Funding. Of course, to seek and obtain government funding has become more and more difficult. Clients who desire funding have found success with Statewide because our firm has the experience of nearly 50 budget cycles. Statewide's history of success is based on a vast knowledge of the budget process, where the "pots" of money are, and broad relationships with key officials in state agencies, Division of Budget, the Executive Chamber, Legislative Leadership, as well as the Ways & Means and Finance Committees. Statewide has also become an expert in assisting clients who seek funding through the New York's Regional Economic Development Councils or other funding through the State's Consolidated Funding Application ("CFA").

Procurements Delivered. New York State procurement laws are extraordinarily complex. We specialize in assisting clients educate and shape a government agency's approach to fulfilling its needs. We have years of experience helping companies manage the RFP and procurement process to best position them for success, all while ensuring full compliance with the State's extensive procurement lobbying laws.

Concepts to Deliverables. Entrepreneurial concepts requiring partnership with government to achieve success are always challenging. Crafting concepts into "yesable" proposals requires comprehensive assessment, politically sound strategy and tenacity in execution. Our firm understands the decision to petition the government almost always requires the client to assume risk. Our full-service model ensures risk-assuming clients have the highest level of attention, interaction, political access, resources and resolve to deliver their project to success.

CHRISTOPHER DURYEA serves as Managing Partner of Statewide Public Affairs. Certainly New York has experienced an unprecedented level of political upheaval over the past several years. As a result, partnering with government has become more challenging. In founding Statewide Public Affairs, Mr. Duryea's vision is to manage a dynamic, experienced and trusted team who excels for our client's government affairs needs within the context of today's challenging environment.

With over two decades of experience working in and around New York politics, Mr. Duryea has well-recognized expertise in assisting clients navigate the complexities of New York state and local government. As Managing Partner, Mr. Duryea is responsible for the continued success of Statewide's clients.

Most recently, Mr. Duryea was a Partner at Marsh, Duryea & Associates where he represented numerous clients and developed a particular expertise on corporate, taxation, economic development, telecommunications and energy matters. Mr. Duryea also previously served as Vice President of the Cable Telecommunications Association of New York, charged with overseeing day-to-day operations and leading government affairs efforts. Here he developed a keen understanding of telecommunications policy issues and trade association management skills.

Mr. Duryea first began building his vast understanding of New York politics as Office Manager for the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, where he worked on numerous Central New York political campaigns. Subsequently he became an expert on the inner workings of Albany, serving as Legislative Director for the Chairman of the New York State Assembly Corporations, Authorities & Commissions and Environmental Conservation Committees.

In May 2012, City & State News named Mr. Duryea as one of "Albany's Rising Stars" noting, "Duryea is a key player." Mr. Duryea is a veteran of the U.S. Navy's submarine service and has a Masters in Political Science from the Rockefeller College at SUNY Albany and a BA in Political Science from SUNY Albany.

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2) Accenture LLP

3) ACT, Inc.

4) Adelanto HealthCare Ventures, LLC

5) Adobe Inc.

6) Ajax Building Company, LLC

7) AMAROK

8) American Traffic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility

9) Assurant Group

10) bestbet Jacksonville

11) Broward County Clerk of the Court

12) Capio Partners

13) Cemex Construction Materials Florida, LLC

14) Chick-Fil-A, Inc.

15) Citigroup Washington Inc.

16) City of Boca Raton

17) City of Fort Lauderdale

18) Coalition of Ignition Interlock Manufacturers

19) Collier County Public Schools

20) Coventry

21) CVS Health and All Affiliates

22) Delta Air Lines, Inc.

23) DialCare, LLC.

24) Discovery Education

25) East Coast Zoological Society of Florida

26) Emovis USA, Inc.

27) EPAM Government Solutions, LLC.

28) Excelligence/Frogstreet

29) Field of Dreams

30) Florida Association of District School Superintendents

31) Florida Association of Health Plans

32) Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

33) Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists

34) Florida Association of World IB Schools

35) Florida Cultural Alliance

36) Florida Institute of Technology

37) Florida Keys Educational Foundation, Inc.

38) Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association

39) Florida Realtors

40) Florida Surplus Lines Association

41) Fox Corporation

42) Franklin County Board of County Commissioners

43) Gartner, Inc.

44) George Hackney Inc. d/b/a Trulieve

45) Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance

46) Haleon Consumer Healthcare

47) Health Foundation of South Florida

48) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

49) Innovation Foundation

50) Insurance Auto Auctions

51) Integrated Home Care Services, Inc.

52) KEPRO

53) Keystone Peer Review Organization, LLC dba Acentra Health

54) League of Southeastern Credit Unions

55) Lennar Homes, LLC

56) Lexmark International, Inc.

57) Loggerhead Marinelife Center

58) ModivCare Solutions LLC

59) National Rental Home Council

60) Neal Land Development Group

61) New College Foundation, Inc.

62) NJ Lotto d/b/a The Lotter

63) Northwest Florida State College Foundation, Inc.

64) Oportun, Inc.

65) Provado Mobile Health

66) RAI Services Company

67) RELX Inc.

68) Renaissance Learning, Inc.

69) Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.

70) Safelite Group, Inc.

71) Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Van Wezel Foundation, Inc.

72) Sellers Dorsey

73) Service Contract Industry Council

74) South Automotive Group

75) St. Petersburg College Foundation

76) St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.

77) Sunshine State Tag Agency LLC

78) Take Stock in Children

79) Tenderheart Health Outcomes

80) The City of Venice

81) The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.

82) The Everglades Trust

83) The GEO Group, Inc.

84) The North Highland Company

85) The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida

86) The School Board of Pinellas County

87) The School Board of Sarasota County

88) The Travelers Indemnity Company

89) Trinity Education Group

90) UMA Education, Inc.

91) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.

92) University of Florida Student Government Association

93) USAA

94) Veyer, LLC

95) Visa U.S.A. Inc.

96) Vista Motor Company

97) Voya Services Company

98) Yamaha Marine

99) Zurich American Insurance Company

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