Representative Michele Peña Archives

Peña Leads Lawmakers Backing SPI Horne’s Anti-DEI Moves

December 3, 2025 2:14 pmDecember 16, 2025 9:23 am

The fight over DEI in Arizona’s teacher standards just escalated — with Rep. Michele Peña and other lawmakers joining Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne in calling for an end to DEI in education. On Monday, Horne announced he...

Gillette Announces Exit from AZ Legislature

July 8, 2025 2:09 pmJuly 20, 2025 7:56 pm

After serving two terms in the Arizona House of Representatives, Rep. John Gillette (R-30) announced he would not seek re-election in 2026. His intention to leave fulfills a personal pledge to serve four years before reevaluating his future. In a...

Arizona’s LD23 Race Tightens as Republicans Aim to Secure Both Chambers

November 7, 2024 8:23 amNovember 15, 2024 3:15 pm

On Election Day, the Arizona Globe caught up with State Representative Michael Carbone (R-25), who appeared optimistic and energized as he shared his thoughts on the 2024 races. Confident in his own path to victory, Carbone’s presence at the polling...

Arizona Lawmakers Shine at ‘Keep Arizona Free’ Summit

August 27, 2024 5:00 amSeptember 12, 2024 8:27 am

The Arizona Free Enterprise Club’s 4th Annual Keep Arizona Free Summit on Saturday, August 24, 2024, was a powerhouse gathering of conservative thought leaders and activists. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd eager to hear from prominent speakers who champion...