Testimonials

“Capitol Consulting was fully committed to learning our issues and became an indispensable member of our government relations team.  They were able to take a complex issue and successfully make our case to policymakers and stakeholders through direct lobbying, coalition building, and strategic counsel.”

“As a government affairs professional and lobbyist, he is strategic, creative, and adept at building coalitions and consensus. His political instincts are spot-on, and he is highly respected by public officials and staff on both sides of the aisle. 

I value and trust Michael’s insights and counsel and always consult with him before engaging in Connecticut. Any client would be well served by him and his team.”

“Having worked with political consultants in four states and at the federal level, the team at Capitol Consulting was by far not only the most personal and obviously ethical but also the most effective. They helped us pass a complicated piece of legislation as much through their determination as their excellent skills and reputation in Hartford.”

“Having had the opportunity to work with Government Consultants nationwide I would rank Mike’s at the top of the list for his ability to follow through and accomplish the tasks at hand. Mike’s strong grassroots knowledge of government structure and easy going personality opens doors across party lines and he effectively delivers the message from a clients point of view. He is one of the most detailed oriented consultants I have had the pleasure to work with and always follows up on industry issues. I strongly recommend Mike and his team and look forward to working with him in the future.”

“The team at Capitol Consulting is an exceptional ally in dealing with the Government of the State of Connecticut. They are ethical, fair and get results. I highly recommend Capitol Consulting if you are in need of legislative assistance.”

“In the face of broad and aggressive opposition, Mike Dugan prevailed in the passage of landmark legislation for the benefit of 60,000 people in Connecticut with epilepsy.  The legislation requires pharmacists to receive the consent of a patient and their health care provider before substituting epilepsy medication.  Because of his leadership the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut was well prepared during negotiation sessions with legislators, regulators and a hostile opposition.  Mike also prepared the Foundation for legislative public hearings and a strong grassroots campaign.  Because of these efforts Connecticut’s legislation has served as a national model for other states to protect people with epilepsy from the dangerous substitution of their medications.”