About Capitol Core Group
Capitol Core Group is a government relations firm providing an array of lobbying services
— ranging from political intelligence and strategic planning to legislative goal setting and direct advocacy. The firm also offers political consulting services to select clients.
The firm has offices in Sacramento, Austin, and Washington, D.C., where it enjoys longstanding relationships with decision makers in both the legislative and administrative branches. It is among the few firms able to provide a fully integrated approach to state and federal lobbying, with a single professional team addressing client concerns on both the state and federal levels in a cohesive, efficient manner.
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Capitol Core Group offers particular expertise in five major areas: infrastructure, land use, water, energy and fintech industries.
Capitol Core Group’s approach to lobbying includes:
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Development of carefully tailored strategies based on a solid grasp of the political environment and each client’s specific challenges, opportunities and resources;
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A hands-on approach to government relations that includes direct, personal communications with key decision makers and influencers; and
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A commitment to giving clients a favorable return on their lobbying investment.
Capitol Core Group’s Values:
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Adherence to the highest ethical standards in the provision of advocacy and communications.
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Commitment to accurately conveying each client’s circumstances, interests and messages and maintaining credibility with policymakers.
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Support for the principles of classical liberalism, including equal rights, freedom of speech, legal due process, limited government and free markets.
Client Experiences
Strategic, creative, and data driven. Capitol Core Group takes charge of the issues and communicates with powerful ads to voters. That’s why we won our races.
CARLOS RODRIGUEZ
Yorba Linda City Councilman
We use Capitol Core because they deliver the win! They are a partner that works to understand our company goals and then helps us achieve them.
CHRIS PETERSON
Vice President Market Development
Energy Efficient Equity
Capitol Core is extremely responsive, diligent and understands how to navigate the legislature.
JASON FRYE
Director Government Affairs
Explore Information Services
Capitol Core gave us regulatory certainty, cut approval time, and saved us money. Our nanotechnology product required EPA approval but did not fit existing testing requirements. Capitol Core got to the right people, formed a solution, and increased policymaker interest in the product.
BRUCE A. CORZINE
Founding Principle
Lancashire Partners (CM Armor, LLC)
McKinney and the Capitol Core team took on the challenge of a tough race, built a strong strategy and executed it with creativity. Winning one of the largest municipal recalls in State history.
SCOTT C. BEARD
Responsible Officer
San Bernardino Residents for Responsible Government
Our Clients
Alert Plus Capitol Core Group client
Ameresco Capitol Core Group client
American Board Capitol Core Group client
Baldwin & Sons Capitol Core Group client
Carlos Rodriguez Capitol Core Group client
City of Ridgecrest Capitol Core Group client
Conservative Energy Network Capitol Core Group client
CSPRA Capitol Core Group client
Energy Efficient Equity Inc. Capitol Core Group client
Explore a Solera Company Capitol Core Group client
Foremost Companies Capitol Core Group client
FortiFi Capitol Core Group client
Hi-Desert Water District Capitol Core Group client
Holloway Capitol Core Group client
IWVGA Capitol Core Group client
NextEra Energy Resources Capitol Core Group client
Ontario International Airport Authority Capitol Core Group client
Quality of Life Coalition Capitol Core Group client
Renew Financial Capitol Core Group client
Richland Communities Capitol Core Group client
Samba Safety Capitol Core Group client
Tulare Irrigation District Capitol Core Group client
Ygrene Capitol Core Group client
