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In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Liz Connelly joins Capitol Consulting as a Government Relations Associate after more than six years on staff in the Connecticut General Assembly. Liz began her tenure with House Democrats as a top advisor to then House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (Berlin and Southington). When Rep. Aresimowicz was elected Speaker of the House, Liz was then promoted to Senior Legislative and Communications Advisor to Speaker of the House. During her time as a senior advisor to the Speaker, Liz developed and maintains a wide network of legislators, state agency, staff and advocacy organizations. In addition, she was responsible for dealing and negotiating with numerous business and industry representatives on behalf of the Speaker. Liz brings to Capitol Consulting a strong work ethic and a clear understanding of the legislative process to immediately assist Capitol Consulting's clients. In addition to lobbying directly for the firm's numerous clients, Liz will manage the firm's social media presence, assist in the firm's marketing for new business and maintain the firm's bill tracking system.

Prior to working in the legislature, Liz served as a Communications and Media Coordinator at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit organization that builds and offers youth prevention programs to prevent substance misuse and bullying.

Liz received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, where she double majored in political science and journalism.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Since 1989, Mr. Dugan has been lobbying legislators, state agency officials, constitutional officers and municipal officials on behalf of a wide variety of clients. As a Capitol lobbyist, Mr. Dugan has assisted numerous corporations, associations and nonprofits navigate the halls of state government. Clients have come to rely on his strategic counsel and advice to achieve success on their legislative and regulatory agendas.

During his over two decades of lobbying Mr. Dugan has represented dozens of clients before state government, included but not limited to: Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Visa, eBay, Diebold Election Systems, Connecticut Society of CPAs, Outdoor Advertisers, Emergency Physicians, Funeral Directors, Physical Therapist, School Psychologists, Town Clerks, The Trust for Public Land and the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.

Prior to becoming a Capitol lobbyist, Mike was the 2nd Congressional District Campaign Coordinator for the successful 1986 campaign of then Governor William A. O'Neill. Following that campaign he was the Legislative Assistant for two different Speakers of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Mr. Dugan was recognized by Hartford Magazine as one of the "Players" among the Lobbyists at the State Capitol. He continues to be active politically, serving as an advisor on numerous statewide and local campaigns. He has served as a delegate to several state and congressional conventions.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Josh Hughes is a Senior Vice President, lobbyist and attorney at Capitol Consulting. He brings to Capitol Consulting a solid reputation with over 15-years of experience as a Capitol insider with extensive knowledge of the legislative process and policymakers. Over the years, Josh's network of contacts has provided his clients with access to all levels of state government in the legislative, administrative and executive branches. He has a reputation of working tirelessly to achieve successful results for the clients he is privileged to serve.

During his State Capitol lobbying career Josh has provided leadership and strategic advice to numerous corporations, state and national associations as well as nonprofit organizations including Tesla Motors Inc., Caterpillar, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Greenskies Renewable Energy, the Association of American Publishers, the Corporation for Battery Recycling (Duracell, Panasonic and Energizer), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Splunk Inc., alcohol retailers, distillers and wholesalers. Josh also continues to work with legislative campaigns in both parties bolstering the bipartisan connections of the firm.

Before becoming a State Capitol lobbyist, while in law school Josh was an intern with CB Richard Ellis commercial real estate in New York City. Prior to that Josh worked in the sales department of John Hancock Mutual Funds in Boston. In addition, he was on the account team of Ingall's Advertising.

Josh received his Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature with a minor in Environmental Studies from Hartwick College. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

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JENNA EARLEY

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Clients:
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MATTHEW PLUMMER

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

50) Kimball Motion Analytics LLC

51) Kingsley Association

52) Kooth USA, LLC

53) Lackawanna College

54) Leading Youth For Excellence

55) Lion Health System

56) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

57) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.

58) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

59) Malibu Wellness Ranch

60) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

61) Martz Trailways

62) McCarthy Tire

63) Messiah Lifeways

64) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

65) Misericordia University

66) Modern Treasury

67) Mowery Entertainment

68) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

69) Nlyten Corporation

70) PA Association for Justice

71) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

72) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

73) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

74) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

75) Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

76) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

77) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

78) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

79) Philadelphia School District

80) Recycle the World, Inc.

81) Red Horizon Global

82) Rikore, Inc.

83) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

84) RVG Management and Development Co.

85) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

86) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

87) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

88) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

89) The Lands at Hillside Farms

90) Ticket Network

91) Total Security International LLC

92) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

93) Verified Voting.Org., Inc

94) Viatris Inc.

95) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

96) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

97) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

DAVID THOMAS

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

55) Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania

56) Kingsley Association

57) Kooth USA, LLC

58) Kyndryl, Inc.

59) Lackawanna College

60) Leading Youth For Excellence

61) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

62) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

63) Malibu Wellness Ranch

64) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

65) Martz Trailways

66) McCarthy Tire

67) Messiah Lifeways

68) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

69) Misericordia University

70) Modern Treasury

71) Mountain Springs Lake Resort LLC

72) Mowery Entertainment

73) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

74) Nlyten Corporation

75) NVNG Inc.

76) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County

77) PA Association for Justice

78) PA Parentage Coalition

79) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

80) Patient Direct RX

81) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

82) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

83) Pennsylvania Principals Association

84) Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

85) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

86) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

87) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

88) Philadelphia School District

89) Recycle the World, Inc.

90) Red Horizon Global

91) Rikore, Inc.

92) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

93) Sentiment AI

94) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

95) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

96) Sordoni Properties, LLC

97) Sugar Plum Chocolates

98) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

99) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

100) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC

101) The Lands at Hillside Farms

102) Ticket Network

103) Total Security International LLC

104) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

105) Viatris Inc.

106) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

107) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

108) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

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