860-541-6438
701 Hebron Avenue, 3rd Floor, Glastonbury, CT, 06033, 
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Taxes, Telecommunications, Transportation/Vehicles
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Founded in 1993, TCG specializes in direct lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and regulatory expertise. The firm prides itself in capitalizing on its long-established relationships with key policy makers throughout the legislative and the executive branches of state government. TCG's clients range from large, multi-national corporations to local, grassroots associations.
TCG's legislative and regulatory campaign services consist of evaluating, monitoring, structuring, drafting and promoting legislative and administrative initiatives. Our experienced team of lobbyists analyzes and interprets Connecticut statutory provisions and works closely with key staff to draft legislation. Day-to-day lobbying, public relations and the myriad facets of a successful campaign are addressed. Our company specializes in solving public policy conflicts and seizing opportunities for our clients.
1) American Promotional Events
2) American Red Cross/Blood Services of CT
6) CAPSEF
7) Central Connecticut Redemption Center
8) CoinFlip
9) CONN CASE - CT Council Admin. Special Ed
10) Connecticut Association of School Psychologists
11) Connecticut Network for Children and Youth, Inc.
12) Consumer Technology Association
13) CSL Behring
15) CT Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects
16) CT Federation School Administrators
20) GoNetspeed
24) National Grid
25) National Pork Producers Council
27) Public Consulting Group LLC
30) Receivables Management Association International
31) SAM Advocacy dba CTVotersFirst.org
32) School Nutrition Association of Connecticut
34) SCRRRA
35) Smartmatic USA
36) Sportech, Inc.
37) TCORS Law Firm
38) The Children's Center of Hamden
39) The Children's League of Connecticut
40) The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planners Association
41) US Biologic
20+ years
TCG passed legislation giving Medicaid recipients, many with chronic conditions, easier access to home services, supplies and medical equipment. The legislation was opposed by Department of Social Services and was a target for the agency throughout the session.
TCG was successful in leading a coalition to sustain a veto by the Governor that had overwhelming support by the legislature and the Connecticut Education Association. The legislation would have had unintended negative consequences to students with behavioral health issues. TCG secured its client a position on the working group.
TCG was the driving force behind successfully lobbying the Governor's Office, the Office of Policy and Management, and the Department of Corrections to issue a RFP for inmate medical services at UConn Health. TCG's advocacy on this issue reversed a twenty plus year relationship between UConn Health acting as the sole provider of health services to Connecticut's incarcerated population.
TCG defeated legislation proposed by the Governor's office that had a negative impact to its client. TCG created a legislative campaign plan leveraging the extensive alumni network of Norwich Free Academy, along with organizing a coalition.
TCG has direct lines to the all of Connecticut's Constitutional Officers and their senior staff. Constitutional Officers comprises of the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of State's offices, and the Treasurer's office.
TCG possesses a strong network within the legislative leadership along key staff members in the four caucuses.
TCG commands far reaching contacts state agency including but not limited to the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, Department of Education, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Alan J. Deckman is an influential and respected lobbyist at the Connecticut General Assembly and the Executive branch state agencies with over 22 years of experience. His personalized approach to representing clients blends practical business knowledge with a thorough knowledge of the legislative and governmental process.
Mr. Deckman is the President and principal owner of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC. Based in Glastonbury, CT, Mr. Deckman oversees all aspects of the company and client servicing. He directs strategic planning and management of the company as well as marketing and long term growth and business opportunities.
Mr. Deckman has successfully developed innovative ways to impact legislative and executive decision-making to help achieve the best results for his company's clients. This proactive approach has produced numerous victories for clients with interests in the state budget and tax matters.
As the senior lobbyist of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, Mr. Deckman assists Fortune 500 companies and small Connecticut businesses with complex state and municipal procurement matters. Further, he has resolved many administrative inquiries for clients from a wide range of industries at both the state and local levels of government. Mr. Deckman regularly provides lead identification and relationship marketing services to clients looking to expand their business development efforts within the public and private sectors.
860-229-0301
One Liberty Square, Suite 201, New Britiain, CT, 06051, 
Subjects: All Subjects
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Richard F. Conway ("Fritz") , a partner in the firm, joined Gaffney, Bennett and Associates in 1989. He developed his strong political acumen while serving as a political staffer in Hartford and Washington, D.C. He served as senior staff member and advisor to House Republican Leaders Robert Jaekle and Edward Krawiecki, Jr., in Hartford, and as a legislative aide and finance director for U.S. Congressman Stewart B. McKinney in the early 1980s.
As a lobbyist, Fritz has earned great respect for his command and thorough understanding of the election and legislative processes. He provides expert advice to and lobbies on behalf of numerous clients, including Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, financial institutions, and small- to medium-size manufacturers. His areas of expertise include tax and budget policy, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, banking, transportation, and regulatory matters.
860-229-0301
One Liberty Square, Suite 201, New Britain, CT, 06051, 
Subjects: All Subjects
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1) 3M Company
9) Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc.
11) Connecticut Franchisees Association
12) Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.
13) Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
14) CT Association of Prosecutors
16) CT Food Assoc
18) Curaleaf, LLC
19) Easterseals - Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut
20) Eversource
25) Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company
28) Linde Inc.
29) Maximus, Inc
30) Murphy Road, LLC
31) Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
32) NBC Universal
35) Pepsico
37) Research Park Properties, Inc.
38) South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority
39) The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
40) The Nassau Companies of New York
41) The Standard at Four Corners, LLC
42) Tilcon, Inc.
44) Waterfront Enterprises, LLC
20+ years
Jay F. Malcynsky, Esq., is the co-founder and managing partner of Gaffney, Bennett and Associates, Inc. Jay is also a practicing attorney licensed in Connecticut and Washington, D.C., and is the founder and managing partner of The Law Offices of Jay F. Malcynsky, P.C. In these capacities, Jay has distinguished himself as one of the most knowledgeable, highly respected, and capable professionals in the fields of government relations and political consulting, as well as administrative law. At the state Capitol, clients and legislators frequently call upon Jay's skills in negotiating agreements, forging alliances, and coordinating crisis management. Under his leadership, Gaffney, Bennett and Associates has mounted a record of success unsurpassed in Connecticut.
Jay has been an active and longtime political strategist. Prior to establishing the firm, Jay managed U.S. Congressman Stewart B. McKinney's political campaigns in 1980 and 1982. He also managed the re-election bids of U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Johnson and U.S. Senator Lowell P. Weicker, in 1984 and 1988, respectively. In 2000, Jay served as campaign manager for Bush for President in Connecticut, and was among the lead attorneys representing the Bush campaign during the Florida recount effort.
He is currently vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, and serves on the Boards of Directors of The UConn Foundation, the Nutmeg State Games, and Connecticut Legal Services.
After graduating from law school, Jay served as a trial attorney in the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. He also served as an attorney for the U.S. House of Representatives.
860-229-0301
One Liberty Square, Second Floor, New Britain, CT, 06051, 
Subjects: All Subjects
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Michael C. Doyle, an accomplished government affairs professional, offering years of professional achievement, joined Gaffney, Bennett and Associates in 2014. Mike offers clients a depth of insight, strategic advice and analysis that has continuously helped clients succeed in lobbying important issues before the executive branches of state government and the Connecticut General Assembly.Mike's background as screening clerk for the House Democrats, legislative aide, political advisor, campaign manager and Senior Policy Aide to the Speaker of the House has been a critical asset to clients who require an understanding of the intricacies of the legislative process as well as the political optics.Prior to joining Gaffney, Bennett and Associates, Mike worked close to 10 years as a lobbyist for a longtime, prominent lobbying firm in Hartford. Mike has wide-ranging experience representing the interests of major corporations, trade associations, organizations and municipalities in the areas of health care, energy, telecommunications, insurance, and consumer products.
860-983-3476
40 Woodland St, Hartford, CT, 06105, 
304 W. Main Street, Box #205, Avon, CT, 06001, 
21 Oak St, Suite 207, Hartford, CT, 06106, 
1) AAA
2) Alkermes
5) BioCT
6) Capitol Region Council of Governments
7) Community Health Center, Inc
8) Conduent
9) Connecticut Association of Optometrists
11) CT Academy of Physician Assistants
12) CT Association for Community Transportation
13) CT Association for Healthcare at Home
14) CT Association of Public School Superintendents
15) CT Chapter, National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials
16) CT Family Resource Centers Alliance
17) CT Realtors
18) Edera
19) H&R Block
21) LEARN
22) Make-A-Wish Connecticut, Inc
23) MetroCOG
24) Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
25) National Council on Compensation Insurance
27) Natural Resources Defense Council
30) Petros Credit Strategies LLC
31) PosiGen PBC
32) Probate Assembly
33) Radiological Society of CT
34) Regional Education Service Center Alliance
35) Save the Sound (Formerly CT Fund for the Environment)
36) Spectrum Environmental, LLC
37) Stonehenge Capital Company, LLC
38) Sunrun
39) The Workplace
40) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
41) Vivint Solar
21 Oak St, Suite 207, Hartford, CT, 06106, 
1) AAA
2) AbbVie Inc.
4) Alkermes
7) American Coatings Association
9) BioCT
10) Capitol Region Council of Governments
11) Community Health Center, Inc
12) Conduent
13) Connecticut Association of Optometrists
14) Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association
16) CT Association for Community Transportation
17) CT Association for Healthcare at Home
18) CT Association of Public School Superintendents
19) CT Chapter, National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials
20) CT Family Resource Centers Alliance
21) CT Greenhouse Growers Association
22) CT Realtors
23) CT Society for Respiratory Care, Inc.
24) Edera
25) Environmental Professionals Organization of CT
26) H&R Block
27) Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
28) MTM, Inc.
29) National Council on Compensation Insurance
31) Natural Resources Defense Council
33) Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
34) PosiGen PBC
35) Probate Assembly
36) Radiological Society of CT
37) Regional Education Service Center Alliance
38) Save the Sound (Formerly CT Fund for the Environment)
39) Spectrum Environmental, LLC
40) Sunrun
41) The Workplace
43) U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
45) Vivint Solar
46) Yale New Haven Health System
47) Youth Villages