Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
State fails to respond in whistleblower claim
The attorney for the demoted chief of staff at the Treasurer’s Office says he will file a civil lawsuit against the state after it failed to respond to a $3.5... […]
Republicans to retool for 2008
Did some candidates lose because of style or ideology?
Let the readers be heard
Forget the Oscars, the Emmys, the Tonys and the “best of” contests that other publications run. Here comes the first annual “Best of the Capitol Mall” sponsored by the Arizona... […]
Best Hairdo, Male (tie)
Marcus Dell’Artino Michael Preston Green and Marcus Dell’Artino Once again it’s Michael Preston Green, who reported that the weather in Panama keeps his hair looking great. Only this time he... […]
Person You’d Most Like to Have Lunch With
Rep. Bob Robson Rep. Bob Robson Rep. Bob Robson, R-20, apparently is good for a cheap lunch. The speaker pro tem in the House says, “I don’t mind going to... […]
Person You’d Most Like to Have on Your Golf Foursome
Sen. Victor Soltero Sen. Victor Soltero Sen. Victor Soltero, D-29, seemed puzzled. “I have a high handicap, somewhere between 15 and 18,” he says. “I’m out there somewhere. I don’t... […]
Person You’d Least Want As a Political Opponent
Chuck Coughlin Chuck Coughlin Chuck Coughlin of HighGround Inc., when told of his winning category, let loose with an instant outburst: “Hahahahahahahaha. I guess it’s because we win — we... […]
Arizona Historical Figure You’d Like to Talk to
Sen. Barry Goldwater shakes hands with a young Jim Kolbe in the late 1950s. Barry Goldwater The late Sen. Barry Goldwater was the clear winner. Others mentioned were long-time legislator... […]
Best Hidden Spot
Inside the Capitol Ice Cream Parlor Capitol Ice Cream Parlor Arizona Capitol Museum 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 542-4675 lib.az.us/museum The Ice Cream Parlor, located at the... […]
Best Wine & Appetizers
A quick glance reveals why Sen. Ken Cheuvront and his restaurant Cheuvront’s took home “best of” honors. Cheuvront Wine & Cheese Café 1326 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602)... […]
Best Dessert (tie)
A delectable selection available at Coronado Café. Cheesecake Factory and Coronado Café Cheesecake Factory 2402 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85016 (602) 778-6501 cheesecakefactory.com There’s just one reason that Capitol... […]
Best Lunch Spot (tie)
My Florist Café and Joni’s Capitol Café My Florist Café 534 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 254-0333 myfloristcafe.com It’s hard to beat My Florist Café for modern ambience.... […]