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Courtney Discusses Challenges Facing Congress On ‘Pod Ipsa Loquitur’ Podcast

by Julie Martin Banks | Mar 12, 2021

U.S. Congressman Joseph D. Courtney, who represents the state’s 2nd District, is the latest guest of the “Pod Ipsa Loquitur” podcast series by the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association where he discussed a variety of topics - including what it’s like serving on Capitol Hill following the Jan. 6 insurrection. During the nearly 30-minute discussion, led by hosts John Kennedy and Mike Walsh, Courtney said legislators are still trying to “turn the page” following the violence. “This was a true...

CCM & Campaign School at Yale Provide Training to People of Color Looking to Run for Local Office

by Julie Martin Banks | Mar 8, 2021

Nearly 100 Connecticut residents recently completed a free two-day Zoom training session – titled “Representation Matters” – aimed at providing people of color the skills they need to run for local public office or serve on a local board or commission. Those residents, from 28 communities, received a certificate for completing the training, which was provided by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities along with the Campaign School at Yale University. Another 85 residents from 36...

Banks Joins CTNewsJunkie As Contributor

by Doug Hardy | Mar 5, 2021

Former reporter Julie Martin Banks is back on a writing beat.Banks, who was previously a reporter for the Naugatuck Daily News in Naugatuck and the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, has begun writing for the website’s 210 Capitol Ave blog, which was launched in February 2020 and almost immediately placed on hiatus as the pandemic hit Connecticut. The blog is focused on the state Capitol community and it will include news about the people who work for the member firms in CTNewsJunkie’s Directory...

DNB Lobby: Free Guide Provides Inside Look Into Lobbying and How It Can Help

by Julie Martin Banks | Mar 4, 2021

Government relations firm DNB Lobby has put together a free guide that will help organizations effectively navigate state government so they can achieve goals related to important issues.The PDF, titled “An Introduction to Lobbying”, is accessible here.In the document, the DNB Lobby team outlines how lobbying works by exploring how lobbyists help clients get matters before the legislature, how government agencies intersect with the General Assembly, and the process bills go through before they...

Bringing the Voices of the Underserved to the Table

by Julie Martin Banks | Mar 2, 2021

In order to bring about real change when it comes to racism in this country, policymakers need to remember racism isn’t just about red caps, the South and Jim Crow, according to Josh Gray, Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Policy at the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. “We have to really address redlining in non-southern states when we actually think about racism through policy,” Gray said on this week’s "The Political Life" podcast with host Jim O’Brien. Gray grew up...

From Dublin to the White House; Lawyer Describes Journey

by Julie Martin Banks | Feb 23, 2021

From training as a lawyer in London to monitoring the progress of the media’s shift to digital for American mass media company Fox Corporation, Abigail Slater has had an impressive career, which she talks about with Jim O'Brien on his podcast “The Political Life.” During the 30-minute podcast, the Dublin-born Slater describes her journey to the U.S., which includes stints at the Federal Trade Commission, the Internet Association, and the National Economic Council at the White House. Her focus...

FOCUS Government Affairs Adds to Team; Recognized by Hartford Business Journal

by Julie Martin Banks | Feb 21, 2021

The Hartford Business Journal recently recognized Hartford-based FOCUS Government Affairs as one of the largest lobbyist firms in Connecticut. The acknowledgment follows the arrival of two additions to the firm’s team – Michael J. Martone and Michael R. Bzdyra. Before coming on board at FOCUS Government Affairs, Martone spent 21 years as a senior lobbyist at Murtha Cullina, LLP where he handled issues including energy, technology and business and industry clients. Martone has also worked as an...

Hat Tip for 2 Partners at Brown Rudnick

by Katy Petiford | Aug 3, 2020

Two partners at Brown Rudnick were named to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers and 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers guides. Robert Stark was recognized as a Leading Global Lawyer and David Molton was recognized as a Leading U.S. Lawyer, according to a company blog post. Also, several of the firm's attorneys were recognized in the 2020 edition of The Legal 500 U.S. Restructuring (including Bankruptcy) : Corporate - TIER 3...

Mounds: Governor’s Office Adds 3 To Staff

by Katy Petiford | Jul 17, 2020

Mary Glassman will be a senior advisor to Gov. Ned Lamont, according to a Friday email from Chief of Staff Paul Mounds. She will manage the Office of Constituent Services, which includes duties associated with Connecticut’s COVID-19 response, Mounds wrote. Glassman also will oversee the Joint Information Center, which was set up to help assist members of the public with information during the pandemic, and will provide input on policy and outreach matters. Glassman is a former first...

COST Announces Town Crier Award Winners

by Christine Stuart | Feb 24, 2020

The Connecticut Council of Small Towns presented five lawmakers with their annual Town Crier Awards last week while also celebrating the organization's 45th anniversary as the voice of small towns at the state Capitol. The award was established to recognize state lawmakers and municipal officials who have distinguished themselves as advocates for issues impacting Connecticut's small towns. This year's honorees were Sen. Christine Cohen, D-Guilford, Sen. Paul Formica, R-East Lyme, Rep. Cristin...

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