TZG is proud to announce that Trish Zita has been named to InsiderNJ’s 2024 Power 100 List, an annual Power 100 List that names the top power players in New Jersey politics. In naming Trish to the list, InsiderNJ said, “Principal owner of The Zita Group, served as a Research Associate for the New Jersey General Assembly. Longtime veteran. […]
TZG’s Chris Hughes organized a very successful Advocacy Day for our client, the New Jersey PACE Association at the New Jersey State House on September 26, 2024, as part of National PACE Month. Chris and NJ PACE Association members came together to educate legislators on the important role PACE plays in caring for elderly citizens […]
TZG is thrilled to announce that Jeannine LaRue has been named to ROI-NJ’s 2024 Influencers: People of Color Power List! In naming Jeannine to the Power List, ROI-NJ cited her extensive experience in legislative affairs, noting her as an experienced lobbyist, social media consultant, public affairs executive and policy strategist. At The Zita Group, Jeannine […]
TZG was proud to support and attend the 15th Annual Bowl for Hunger event hosted by Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex). Fifteen years ago, Speaker Coughlin, alongside the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Middlesex Water Company, and Hackensack Meridian Health created a “Bowl for Hunger” charitable event to support food pantries serving Carteret, […]
TZG’s Eric Orlando was featured on NJ Spotlight this week to discuss an important bill awaiting Governor Murphy’s approval that aims to regulate intoxicating hemp products in New Jersey. Under the bill, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) would oversee these products which typically contain much lower amounts of THC than cannabis-derived products but have raised […]
The budget season stands out as one of the most critical periods during the legislative session. During this process, the Legislature conducts a series of hearings through its budget and appropriations committees to review and analyze the Governor’s proposed budget, making changes as needed. This year, TZG and our clients met with members of the […]
In this year’s budget process, TZG’s Beth Dohm and Chris Hughes secured a $1 million line-item appropriation in the State Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for Joint Health Insurance Funds. These Funds offer public entities a cost-effective source for providing quality health benefits to their employees. The funding was for costs HIFs incurred associated with COVID-19 […]
We are proud to share that several lobbyists from our team have been named to INSIDERNJ’s Top 100 Lobbyist List for 2024! Trish Zita, Eric Orlando, Beth Dohm, Jeannine LaRue, Ed McGlynn, Matt McDermott, and Christopher Hughes have all been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field. The InsiderNJ’s Top 100 Lobbyists list recognizes […]
TZG’s Eric Orlando recently attended the Brewers Association’s 2024 Hill Climb in Washington, D.C. Eric joined over 100 brewery representatives, guild leaders, and supplier partners to advocate for small and independent breweries. They discussed key industry issues with members of Congress, making sure the voices of small breweries are heard. Eric currently serves as the […]
In a recent article by ROI-NJ, TZG’s Eric Orlando, and Executive Director of the Brewers Guild of New Jersey, shared his perspectives and knowledge on the evolving regulatory landscape for local breweries in the Garden State. Eric emphasized the positive impact of these reforms, stating, “These changes offer breweries a level of predictability previously lacking […]