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.
1) AbbVie Inc.
2) American Council of Engineering Companies of CT
3) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)
4) Bombardier Aerospace Corporation
6) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
8) Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange Inc.
9) Connecticut Alliance for Subacute Care
10) Connecticut Chiropractic Council
11) Consumer Data industry Association
12) Cookware Sustainability Alliance
13) Credit Union League of Connecticut
14) CT Industrial Energy Consumers
15) CT Society of Radiologic Technologists
16) CTIA - The Wireless Association
17) Dijon LLC
18) eBay, Inc.
20) FFD Central LLC
21) Hazel Health
22) JUUL Labs Inc.
24) Kooth USA, LLC
27) Natera, Inc.
28) National Waste & Recycling Association
30) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
33) Scan Optics, LLC
34) Slalom Inc.
35) StubHub, Inc.
36) TikTok Inc.
37) United Concrete Products Inc
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.
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.
2) AbbVie Inc.
3) American Council of Engineering Companies of CT
4) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)
5) Bombardier Aerospace Corporation
6) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
8) Community Association Institute - Connecticut
9) Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange Inc.
10) Connecticut Alliance for Subacute Care
11) Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
12) Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians
13) Connecticut Environmental Council
14) Connecticut Land Conservation Council
15) Connecticut Preservation Action
16) Consumer Data industry Association
17) Cookware Sustainability Alliance
18) Credit Union League of Connecticut
19) CT Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
20) CT Funeral Directors Assoc.
21) CT Industrial Energy Consumers
22) CT Physical Therapy Association
27) Diversified Brokerage Group Corporation
28) eBay, Inc.
30) Futures Inc.
31) Hazel Health
32) JUUL Labs Inc.
33) Kooth USA, LLC
36) National Waste & Recycling Association
39) Outdoor Advertising Assoc. of CT
41) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
42) Restoration Industry Association
45) Scan Optics, LLC
46) Slalom Inc.
47) StubHub, Inc.
48) The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
49) TikTok Inc.
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.
(850) 577-9090
301 S Bronough St, Ste 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) Alliance for Safety and Justice
4) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
5) Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
6) Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
11) City of Orlando
18) College of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
19) Coreview
20) DDER Holdings, LLC dba Birdsong Housing Partners
21) Florida Association of Counties
22) Florida Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
23) Florida Association of Insurance Agents
24) Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects
25) Florida League of Cities, Inc.
26) Florida Municipal Electric Association
27) Florida Municipal Power Agency
28) Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc
29) FloridaMakes
32) Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America
33) Gulf Stream Council, Boy Scouts of America
34) Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
35) Hillsborough County Clerk of Court and Comptroller
36) Islamorada Village of Islands
37) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
38) La Salle Educational Center, Homestead, Inc.
39) Lenovo, Inc.
40) Lumen
41) Management & Training Corporation
43) Miami Downtown Development Authority
45) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
46) Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Landing
47) North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
48) PepsiCo
49) Seavin, Inc
51) South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
52) Southwest Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
53) Suwannee River Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
56) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates
57) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
59) Villages, The
(850) 577-9090
301 S Bronough St, Suite 500, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
11) City of Newberry
12) City of Orlando
15) City of Tampa
20) Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
21) Florida Association of Counties
22) Florida Keys Educational Foundation, Inc.
23) Florida League of Cities, Inc
24) Florida Sheriffs Association
27) Habitat for Humanity of Florida, Inc
28) Islamorada Village of Islands
29) Marion County Board of County Commissioners
32) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
33) The Housing Authority of the City of Key West, Florida
34) The Trust for Public Land Action Fund
205-377-4070
2012 26th Avenue N, Birmingham, AL, 35234,
(850) 577-9090
301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 500, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
2) Appalachian Material Service, Inc.
5) Broward County Clerk of Courts
11) City of Leesburg
12) City of Maitland
14) City of Newberry
15) City of Orlando
19) City of Tampa
22) Diligent Waste & Recycling, LLC
23) Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
25) Florida Association of Counties
28) Florida League of Cities, Inc.
29) Florida Municipal Electric Association
30) Florida Municipal Insurance Trust
31) Florida Municipal Natural Gas Association
32) Florida Municipal Power Agency
33) Florida Redevelopment Association
34) Florida Sheriffs Association
37) Islamorada Village of Islands
38) Marion County Board of County Commissioners
41) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
43) Orlando Utilities Commission
44) PepsiCo
46) Sunrun, Inc.
48) The Trust for Public Land Action Fund
51) Villages, The
52) Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S.
53) WSP USA INC.