Capitol Partners is a lobby leader in Oklahoma. Our team of seasoned lobbyists works at the legislature, with the executive branch and agencies including the Oklahoma Tax Commission, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental.
1) Ardagh Group
2) AT&T
4) Facebook
6) INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
7) MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, L.P.
8) MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION
9) MAYO HOTEL & LOFTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
10) MILLERCOORS, LLC
11) National Football League, C/O Multistate
12) OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
13) OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIAL ENERGY CONSUMERS D/B/A OIEC
15-20 years
Steve Edwards worked at the White House for President George H.W. Bush, was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator James Inhofe, and was Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party. He currently works in Oklahoma and with the state Attorneys General. Edwards is a lawyer with almost 35 years of experience at the Capitol and in Washington, D.C.
Hope, originally from southwest Oklahoma, joined Edwards Capitol Partners at the start of 2021. With a strong background in business and campaign management, she brings extensive knowledge and organization to the team. Hope served as the campaign finance director for U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, successfully led the campaign for Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III, and worked as a campaign fundraiser for Representative Trey Caldwell, among others. Prior to her campaign work, she spent a decade in the technology sector, where she ultimately managed customer support and sales for a small software company. Hope brings together both the business and political world to best serve her clients.
1) AAON, INC.
3) ARDAGH GLASS INC. d/b/a ARDAGH GROUP
4) BH BORING
5) BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
9) CRITICAL RESPONSE GROUP, INC.
14) INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
15) INVENERGY LLC
0-5 years
225-344-1177
218 LAUREL STREET, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
0-5 years
Boys and Girls Club of Louisiana - Board Member
Gretna Economic Development Association - Past President
Gretna Heritage Festival - Past Board Member
Westbank Coastal Conservation Association - Board Member
Westbank Ducks Unlimited Chapter - Board Member
Bachelors Club of New Orleans - Member
Senator Danny Martiny Campaign - Campaign Management Team
Elton Lagasse for Parish President - Campaign Manager
Mark Morgan for School Board - Campaign Manager
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto - Westbank Campaign ManagerLouisiana
Video Gaming Association - Associate Member
Senator David Heitmeier - Former Intern
Senate President John Alario - Former Aide
Jefferson Parish Council - Former Intern
Loyola University Institute of Politics - Graduate
Association of Louisiana Lobbyists - Member
410-591-6014
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Gaming, Health Care, Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I currently represent clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Additionally, I advise clients on state and local ethics laws, election laws and lobbying rules.
I previously served as the former staff counsel to the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the Department of Fiscal Services.
My clients range from the CBAC Gaming (Horseshoe Casino Baltimore), Education Affiliates/Fortis College, Enterprise/Alamo/National Rental Cars, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Washington Area New Auto Dealers Association.
1) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
3) Ashley, Inc.
4) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
5) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
6) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
7) Brewers Association of Maryland
9) BSC America
10) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
13) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
14) Catalis LLC
15) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
16) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
17) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
18) Children's National Health System
20) Coppin State University Development Foundation
21) Corebridge Financial Group
22) Curio Wellness
23) DentaQuest
24) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
25) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
26) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
27) Fair Hill Condominium Association
28) Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.
30) Fidelity Information Services, LLC
32) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
33) Gaudenzia, Inc.
34) Google LLC and its Affiliates
35) GT Independence
38) HEVI
39) Humanim, Inc.
42) Leda Health
43) Light & Wonder
44) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
45) Maryland Association of Realtors
46) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
47) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
49) Maryland Jockey Club (Pimlico, Laurel and Rosecroft Racetracks)
50) Maryland Partnership for Prevention, Inc.
52) Maryland Wineries Association
53) Maximus
54) Medallia, Inc.
56) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
57) MTX Group, Inc.
58) NaphCare Inc.
59) NAREIT, formerly National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
61) PGA of America
62) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
63) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
64) Prologis, Inc.
66) Reed Group
67) Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
68) Ripken Baseball
70) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
71) Skyline Technology Solutions
72) Spotless Brands
75) Tufton Professional Baseball LLC
76) TVI, Inc./Savers
79) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
20+ years
Former staff counsel to Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee handling matters related to state & local taxes, retirement, and agency budgets
Experienced lobbyist on health care delivery systems, health insurance, and health occupations, including managed care, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dental plans, and pharmaceuticals
Team leader on multi-firm effort to preserve the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and to enact a statutory framework for a nearly $400 million capital redevelopment effort for Maryland's racetracks
Counsel for automotive industries including new automobile dealers and rental car agencies
Lead lobbyist on legislation to authorize transportation network companies
Experienced gaming lobbyist representing lottery, casino, racetrack, and sports wagering interests
Procurement counsel assisting entities on RFPs, bids and other offers of goods, services, and construction to state & local governments
Counsels clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws, and lobbying rules
Fiscal Analyst, Department of Fiscal Services (1988)
Committee Staff, Maryland Senate Budget & Taxation Committee (1989 - 1990)
Michael V. Johansen is the Administrative Partner at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC and the Chair of the firm's Administrative Law and Regulatory Compliance practice. Mike has nearly 30 years of experience in lobbying and legal matters before the General Assembly, executive agencies, and local/municipal governments in the state of Maryland. As a registered lobbyist, he has represented clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Mike also advises clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws and lobbying rules.
Prior to joining the firm, Mike was legislative staff to the Maryland General Assembly, the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, and the Department of Fiscal Services. He is a member of the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Maryland Chapter and a board member of the Indian Creek School.
(314) 799-7008
7800 Forsyth Blvd., 5th Floor, Saint Louis, MO, 63105,
(573) 761-5952
215 E. Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) CAI Missouri Legislative Action Committee
4) Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City
5) Kansas City Metro Tactical Officers Association
6) Kansas City Police Employees Retirement System
8) Mehlville Fire Protection District
9) Missouri Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
(918) 809-2985
2115 EAST 23RD STREET, TULSA, OK, 74114,
1) AAON, INC.
3) ARDAGH GLASS INC. d/b/a ARDAGH GROUP
5) BH BORING
6) BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION d/b/a BOMA
11) CRITICAL RESPONSE GROUP, INC.
13) EDWARDS CAPITOL PARTNERS, INC
17) INDIAN NATIONS COUNCIL, INC., BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
18) INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
19) INVENERGY LLC
20) MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION
21) META
23) OKLAHOMA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
24) OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIAL ENERGY CONSUMERS d/b/a OIEC
25) OKLAHOMA INJURY BENEFIT COALITION, INC. d/b/a OIBC
27) OKLAHOMA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION
28) OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
30) REAL ESTATE VALUATION ASSOCIATION d/b/a REVAA
31) RESCARE
34) THE ELEVANCE HEALTH COMPANIES, INC.
35) TULSA COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
36) TULSA METROPOLITAN UTILITY AUTHORITY d/b/a TULSA METROPOLITAN UTILITY AUTHORITY
(918) 855-9262
1024 E 33RD PLACE, TULSA, OK, 74105,
1) AMERICAN VAPOR MANUFACTURERS d/b/a AMERICAN VAPOR MANUFACTURERS
3) INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY d/b/a INTERNATIONAL PAPER
4) META PLATFORMS, INC. d/b/a META PLATFORMS, INC.
5) MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY USA LLC
6) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE PROPERTIES
(573) 761-5952
215 E. Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) CAI Missouri Legislative Action Committee
4) Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City
6) Kansas City Metro Tactical Officers Association
7) Kansas City Police Employees Retirement System
11) Missouri Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
12) Missouri Grape and Wine Alliance
13) Missouri Grape Growers Association
14) Missouri Podiatric Medical Association
15) Missouri Rural Crisis Center
16) Missouri Vintners Association
17) Soluble Systems
18) St. Louis Public School District