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
29) NetApp
31) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
34) Scan Optics, LLC
35) Slalom Inc.
36) StubHub, Inc.
37) TikTok Inc.
38) 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
38) Outdoor Advertising Assoc. of CT
40) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
41) Restoration Industry Association
44) Scan Optics, LLC
45) Slalom Inc.
46) StubHub, Inc.
47) The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
48) 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.
111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12210,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
8) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
9) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
11) Chpe LLC
12) Citizens For Affordable Rates, LLC
13) Coinbase, INC.
14) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
15) Cpv Valley, LLC
16) Critical Response Group INC.
18) Dack Consulting Solutions, INC.
19) Dailypay, LLC
24) Ess Tech, INC.
25) Etsy, INC.
27) Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York
28) Fortinet, INC.
32) Highmark Western And Northeastern New York
34) Ibotta, INC.
38) Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC
39) Lyft, INC.
40) Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart
43) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
44) Netflix, INC.
45) New York Coalition For Dignity In Aging
46) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
47) Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
48) Prologis, L.p.
52) Retail Services & Systems, INC.
53) Ripple Labs INC.
54) Rxn LLC
57) Soltage, LLC
58) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
59) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
60) Taskrabbit, INC.
61) Tech:NYC INC.
62) Technet
63) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
64) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
65) The New York State Conference Of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, INC.
66) The University At Albany Foundation
67) Transunion
68) Vera Institute Of Justice, INC.
69) Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC
71) Win Waste Innovations Holdings, INC.
72) Wnet
111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12210,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
8) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
9) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
11) Chpe LLC
12) Citizens For Affordable Rates, LLC
13) Coinbase, INC.
14) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
15) Cpv Valley, LLC
16) Critical Response Group INC.
18) Dack Consulting Solutions, INC.
19) Dailypay, LLC
24) Ess Tech, INC.
25) Etsy, INC.
27) Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York
28) Fortinet, INC.
32) Highmark Western And Northeastern New York
34) Ibotta, INC.
38) Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC
39) Lyft, INC.
40) Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart
43) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
44) Netflix, INC.
45) New York Coalition For Dignity In Aging
46) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
47) Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
48) Prologis, L.p.
52) Retail Services & Systems, INC.
53) Ripple Labs INC.
54) Rxn LLC
57) Soltage, LLC
58) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
59) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
60) Taskrabbit, INC.
61) Tech:NYC INC.
62) Technet
63) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
64) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
65) The New York State Conference Of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, INC.
66) The University At Albany Foundation
67) Transunion
68) Vera Institute Of Justice, INC.
69) Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC
71) Win Waste Innovations Holdings, INC.
72) Wnet
111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12210,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
8) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
9) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
11) Chpe LLC
12) Citizens For Affordable Rates, LLC
13) Coinbase, INC.
14) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
15) Cpv Valley, LLC
16) Critical Response Group INC.
18) Dack Consulting Solutions, INC.
19) Dailypay, LLC
24) Ess Tech, INC.
25) Etsy, INC.
27) Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York
28) Fortinet, INC.
32) Highmark Western And Northeastern New York
34) Ibotta, INC.
38) Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC
39) Lyft, INC.
40) Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart
43) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
44) Netflix, INC.
45) New York Coalition For Dignity In Aging
46) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
47) Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
48) Prologis, L.p.
52) Retail Services & Systems, INC.
53) Ripple Labs INC.
54) Rxn LLC
57) Soltage, LLC
58) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
59) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
60) Taskrabbit, INC.
61) Tech:NYC INC.
62) Technet
63) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
64) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
65) The New York State Conference Of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, INC.
66) The University At Albany Foundation
67) Transunion
68) Vera Institute Of Justice, INC.
69) Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC
71) Win Waste Innovations Holdings, INC.
72) Wnet
111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12210,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
8) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
9) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
11) Chpe LLC
12) Citizens For Affordable Rates, LLC
13) Coinbase, INC.
14) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
15) Cpv Valley, LLC
16) Critical Response Group INC.
18) Dack Consulting Solutions, INC.
19) Dailypay, LLC
24) Ess Tech, INC.
25) Etsy, INC.
27) Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York
28) Fortinet, INC.
32) Highmark Western And Northeastern New York
34) Ibotta, INC.
38) Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC
39) Lyft, INC.
40) Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart
43) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
44) Netflix, INC.
45) New York Coalition For Dignity In Aging
46) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
47) Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
48) Prologis, L.p.
52) Retail Services & Systems, INC.
53) Ripple Labs INC.
54) Rxn LLC
57) Soltage, LLC
58) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
59) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
60) Taskrabbit, INC.
61) Tech:NYC INC.
62) Technet
63) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
64) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
65) The New York State Conference Of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, INC.
66) The University At Albany Foundation
67) Transunion
68) Vera Institute Of Justice, INC.
69) Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC
71) Win Waste Innovations Holdings, INC.
72) Wnet
111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12210,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
8) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
9) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
11) Chpe LLC
12) Citizens For Affordable Rates, LLC
13) Coinbase, INC.
14) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
15) Cpv Valley, LLC
16) Critical Response Group INC.
18) Dack Consulting Solutions, INC.
19) Dailypay, LLC
24) Ess Tech, INC.
25) Etsy, INC.
27) Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York
28) Fortinet, INC.
32) Highmark Western And Northeastern New York
34) Ibotta, INC.
38) Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC
39) Lyft, INC.
40) Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart
43) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
44) Netflix, INC.
45) New York Coalition For Dignity In Aging
46) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
47) Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
48) Prologis, L.p.
52) Retail Services & Systems, INC.
53) Ripple Labs INC.
54) Rxn LLC
57) Soltage, LLC
58) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
59) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
60) Taskrabbit, INC.
61) Tech:NYC INC.
62) Technet
63) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
64) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
65) The New York State Conference Of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, INC.
66) The University At Albany Foundation
67) Transunion
68) Vera Institute Of Justice, INC.
69) Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC
71) Win Waste Innovations Holdings, INC.
72) Wnet
111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12210,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
8) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
9) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
11) Chpe LLC
12) Citizens For Affordable Rates, LLC
13) Coinbase, INC.
14) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
15) Cpv Valley, LLC
16) Critical Response Group INC.
18) Dack Consulting Solutions, INC.
19) Dailypay, LLC
24) Ess Tech, INC.
25) Etsy, INC.
27) Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York
28) Fortinet, INC.
32) Highmark Western And Northeastern New York
34) Ibotta, INC.
38) Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC
39) Lyft, INC.
40) Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart
43) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
44) Netflix, INC.
45) New York Coalition For Dignity In Aging
46) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
47) Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
48) Prologis, L.p.
52) Retail Services & Systems, INC.
53) Ripple Labs INC.
54) Rxn LLC
57) Soltage, LLC
58) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
59) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
60) Taskrabbit, INC.
61) Tech:NYC INC.
62) Technet
63) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
64) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
65) The New York State Conference Of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, INC.
66) The University At Albany Foundation
67) Transunion
68) Vera Institute Of Justice, INC.
69) Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC
71) Win Waste Innovations Holdings, INC.
72) Wnet
801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE 325, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004-4500,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
6) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
7) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
10) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
11) Cpv Valley, LLC
12) Dailypay, LLC
16) Ess Tech, INC.
17) Etsy, INC.
19) Fortinet, INC.
23) Ibotta, INC.
24) Jpmorgan Chase Holdings LLC
26) Lyft, INC.
27) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
28) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
29) Prologis, L.p.
30) Ripple Labs INC.
31) Rxn LLC
34) Soltage, LLC
35) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
36) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
37) Taskrabbit, INC.
38) Tech:NYC INC.
39) Technet
40) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
41) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12210,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
8) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
9) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
11) Chpe LLC
12) Citizens For Affordable Rates, LLC
13) Coinbase, INC.
14) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
15) Cpv Valley, LLC
16) Critical Response Group INC.
18) Dack Consulting Solutions, INC.
19) Dailypay, LLC
24) Ess Tech, INC.
25) Etsy, INC.
27) Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York
28) Fortinet, INC.
32) Highmark Western And Northeastern New York
34) Ibotta, INC.
38) Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC
39) Lyft, INC.
40) Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart
43) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
44) Netflix, INC.
45) New York Coalition For Dignity In Aging
46) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
47) Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
48) Prologis, L.p.
52) Retail Services & Systems, INC.
53) Ripple Labs INC.
54) Rxn LLC
57) Soltage, LLC
58) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
59) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
60) Taskrabbit, INC.
61) Tech:NYC INC.
62) Technet
63) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
64) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
65) The New York State Conference Of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, INC.
66) The University At Albany Foundation
67) Transunion
68) Vera Institute Of Justice, INC.
69) Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC
71) Win Waste Innovations Holdings, INC.
72) Wnet
111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12210,
1) Acadia Republic Farmingdale LLC
2) Association Of Public Broadcasting Stations Of New York, INC.
5) Block, INC.
8) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
9) Catholic Health Care System DBA Archcare
11) Chpe LLC
12) Citizens For Affordable Rates, LLC
13) Coinbase, INC.
14) Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, INC. And Affiliated Entities
15) Cpv Valley, LLC
16) Critical Response Group INC.
18) Dack Consulting Solutions, INC.
19) Dailypay, LLC
24) Ess Tech, INC.
25) Etsy, INC.
27) Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York
28) Fortinet, INC.
32) Highmark Western And Northeastern New York
34) Ibotta, INC.
38) Lyft Bikes And Scooters, LLC
39) Lyft, INC.
40) Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart
43) Msg Entertainment Holdings, LLC
44) Netflix, INC.
45) New York Coalition For Dignity In Aging
46) NY Convention Center Operating CORP.
47) Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
48) Prologis, L.p.
52) Retail Services & Systems, INC.
53) Ripple Labs INC.
54) Rxn LLC
57) Soltage, LLC
58) State University Of New York College At Farmingdale Foundation DBA Farmingdale College Foundation
59) Success Academy Charter Schools, INC.
60) Taskrabbit, INC.
61) Tech:NYC INC.
62) Technet
63) The Business Council Of New York State, INC.
64) The New York Independent System Operator, INC.
65) The New York State Conference Of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, INC.
66) The University At Albany Foundation
67) Transunion
68) Vera Institute Of Justice, INC.
69) Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC
71) Win Waste Innovations Holdings, INC.
72) Wnet