![]() Dan Arsenault |
Boston’s O’Neill and Assocs. has recruited Dan Arsenault to spearhead its Hartford government affairs unit.
He’s the former public information manager for the Connecticut Dept. of Housing and assistant to the chief of staff to former Governor Dan Malloy. Arsenault also worked on the campaign of Ned Lamont, the governor of the Nutmeg State.
At O’Neill, he provides legislative, policy, PA and communications support for clients.
Thomas O’Neill III, founder of the firm and former Massachusetts lieutenant governor, praised Arsenault’s extensive background in state government relations and media relations.
The firm has handled Massport, General Motors, Pepsico, Boston Pride, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Tufts Medical Center and Boston Scientific.


Ballard Partners has signed on gunmaker Sturm, Ruger & Co to advocate on behalf of Second Amendment issues.
Sakura Conservation Strategies has registered Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium as a client.
Sachs Media has signed on to represent the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund to advocate for public policies proven to reduce tobacco use, which is the No. 1 cause of preventable deaths in the US and the rest of the world.
FGS Global is providing DC representation for JetBlue Airways on issues related to air traffic control modernization, airport slot management, and support for the aviation industry.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company banned by Defense Secretary Hegseth, has hired Ballard Partners for DC representation.



