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With political elections centering on partisan gridlock and discontent with the “old ways of doing business,” lobbying and policy advocacy are undergoing dramatic changes. In today’s environment of hyperscrutinized decisions and actions, the 24-hour news cycle, and ever-present social media, only the most politically savvy lobbyists are succeeding. Getting your voice heard above all the noise requires an experienced advocacy team that can expertly execute targeted government relations campaigns.

AFT Connecticut is a statewide labor federation of more than 90 local unions throughout the state.

Strategic communications and corporate affairs firm focused on helping companies solve the most pressing issues affecting their business. For nearly two decades, GBPR has worked alongside its clients to articulate their story, advocate for their cause, foster relationships with key centers of influence, mitigate reputational risk, and build long-term market value.

We get a bigger bang for your media bucks.

Communication Strategies is a communications firm that partners with marketing, media, and government relations firms in the region to provide strategic planning and public relations and media production services to individuals, candidates, and organizations. With a strong background in politics and journalism, Communication Strategies specializes in campaign-style approach to both long- and short-term public relations planning and implementation.

Applying a keen understanding of the balance of public-private interface, Brown Rudnick’s Government Law & Strategies team navigates through the most complex politics and policies, across both the legislative and administrative branches of government. We work with our clients to articulate, develop and implement strategies that reflect the specific needs and interests of each client. As part of a 250-attorney international law firm and with a nationwide network of political contacts, we have the reach and the resources to identify and advance strategic opportunities.

Rome Smith & Lutz is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm, providing representation at all levels of Connecticut government. With decades of public sector experience and deep relationships with key decision-makers on both sides of the aisle, the team at Rome Smith & Lutz delivers results for their clients.

Connecting people and data for good.

Digital Campaign Solutions provides critical media strategy, digital video content and targeted online distribution for progressive causes and candidates.

The Connecticut Health Policy Project is a non-partisan non-profit consumer advocacy and research organization. We work to improve access, quality and affordability of healthcare in Connecticut. We inform policymaking with balanced, understandable information.

Making life better for people by delivering water for life.

In political and public affairs consulting our knowledge and experience helps clients establish a path through the CT General Assembly processes, in dealings with regulatory agencies and with Municipal and State executive offices.

Supporting Arts and Culture in Connecticut

CT Community Nonprofit Alliance includes providers of day services and group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse and mental health treatment, education, anti-poverty and employment services as well as cultural programs. The Alliance advocates for proper funding and policies to best serve half a million people who utilize community services every year.

The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association is a non-profit association dedicated to creating and maintaining a more just society by preserving individual rights within the civil justice system to:

The mission of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, (PPSNE) is to protect the fundamental right of all individuals to manage their own fertility and sexual health and to ensure access to the services, education and information to realize that right.

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Since 1946, The Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut (ARTC) has been a retiree organization exclusively representing Connecticut’s retired teachers, and dedicated to securing and protecting our pension and health insurance benefits.

CACIL is the advocacy and support organization for Connecticut’s Centers for Independent Living (CILS), which empower people with disabilities to take control of their lives. CILs serve people with all types of disabilities in all age groups, and work to remove barriers and prejudices in society so all individuals can live, work and enjoy all that communities have to offer. At least fifty-one percent of the staff and boards of CILs are people with disabilities.

Fighting for the legal rights of Connecticut’s most vulnerable children.