FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2026 BOULDER, CO — Colorado State Representative Junie Joseph is condemning the Trump administration’s decision to terminate $68 million in federal grants for teen pregnancy prevention programs, calling the cuts a dangerous contradiction from an administration that is increasingly restricting reproductive healthcare while eliminating programs designed to help young people prevent unintended pregnancies. In July, more than 50 organizations rece

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2026 BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado State Representative Junie Joseph condemned reports that Michael Boren, the Trump administration official who oversees the U.S. Forest Service, personally pressed federal officials for additional firefighting resources while a small wildfire was burning near his private ranch in Idaho. According to reporting by The Washington Post, Boren contacted Forest Service officials multiple times in July about the seven-ac

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2026 BOULDER, CO — State Representative Junie Joseph today condemned the Trump administration’s decision to deport people to Iran and to send individuals to Liberia under a new third-country deportation agreement, warning that the United States must not send people to countries where they could face serious threats to their safety, liberty and human rights. Newly released emails obtained by the National Iranian American Council and reported by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2026 BOULDER, CO — State Representative Junie Joseph condemned President Donald Trump’s renewed efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, following the administration’s latest executive actions targeting citizenship for children born in the United States. The move comes just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the administration’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision. “The Fourteenth Amendment is clear: people

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2026 BOULDER, Colo. – On Tuesday evening, State Representative Junie Joseph welcomed community members to the Canyon Theater for Campaign Insights: Money and Election Integrity, a town hall focused on Colorado's election system, public confidence in elections, and the role of campaign finance in democracy. The event brought together leaders from state and local government, election administration, civil rights advocacy, and organized labor, inc

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2026 BOULDER, Colo. — State Representative Junie Joseph (House District 10) will host "Campaign Insights: Money and Election Integrity," a free community education town hall on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, CO 80302. The event will bring together Boulder County Commissioner Marta Loachamin, Boulder City Council Member Rob Kaplan, Boulder County Clerk Molly Fitzpatrick, Jefferson Coun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2026 DENVER, CO — State Representative Junie Joseph issued the following statement today regarding the lawsuit challenging Denver Public Schools' equity-focused school board redistricting process. The lawsuit challenges Denver Public Schools' decision to redraw school board district boundaries through a process that considered demographic changes and sought to ensure historically underrepresented communities had a meaningful opportunity to elect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2026 DENVER, CO — Representative Junie Joseph today celebrated the administrative signing of HB26-1139 by Governor Jared Polis, marking a significant victory for working people, patients, and psychotherapists across Colorado. HB26-1139 establishes important safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in health care coverage decisions and protects the integrity of psychotherapy services. The law requires that AI systems used in utilization r

June 24, 2026 Dear Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper and Representative Neguse, Thank you for your service to the people of Colorado. As a Colorado State Representative and as someone who deeply values both our national security and our constitutional freedoms, I write to urge you to oppose any reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless meaningful reforms are enacted to protect the rights and liberties of Americans. The recent ex

June 29, 2026 The Honorable John Hickenlooper United States Senate Dear Senator Hickenlooper, I write to respectfully urge you to join Senator Michael Bennet as a co-sponsor of S. 4814, legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals. At this critical moment, your leadership would send a powerful message that Colorado stands firmly on the side of humanitarian protection, family unity, and the values that have long defined our nation. First, I want

June 3, 2026 Dear Commissioners Levy, Lochamin, and Stolzmann, I want to thank you for your leadership in approving a moratorium on data centers in Boulder County. Your decision demonstrates a commitment to thoughtful planning, environmental stewardship, and protecting communities before irreversible impacts occur. As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented demand for data infrastructure, local governments have an obligation to carefully evaluate the consequences for wat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2026 DENVER, CO — Representative Junie Joseph today expressed her gratitude to Governor Jared Polis for signing SB26-132, known as "Magnus' Law," a bipartisan measure designed to improve transparency and accountability following fatal and serious-injury traffic crashes in Colorado. Magnus' Law is named in honor of Magnus White, a talented young cyclist, member of Team USA, and beloved son, friend, and teammate whose life was tragically cut short

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2026 DENVER, CO — Today, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-142, sponsored by Representative Junie Joseph, into law at the Governor’s Mansion. The legislation modernizes Colorado law to support the development of geothermal and thermal energy resources, creating new opportunities for communities, utilities, and local governments to invest in innovative heating and cooling systems powered by sustainable energy sources. “I am grateful to Go

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2026 DENVER, Co - Today, Representative Junie Joseph issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais (24-109), which addressed the role of race in congressional redistricting and narrowed how protections under the Voting Rights Act may be applied. “Today’s decision is deeply concerning for the future of fair representation in our democracy,” said Rep. Joseph. “At a time when communities ac

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2026 Denver, CO — In honor of Earth Day, Representative Junie Joseph will host a press conference on Wednesday, April 22 at 12:00 PM at the Colorado State Capitol, bringing together legislators, advocates, and community leaders to both celebrate Colorado’s environmental leadership and confront the urgent challenges ahead. The event is sponsored by Representative Joseph and co-sponsored by Representatives Story, Paschal, and Smith, as well as Se

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2026 DENVER, CO — During floor debate on the state’s annual budget, Representative Junie Joseph delivered a statement highlighting the importance of maintaining Colorado’s commitment to affordable housing through HB26-1360 and the voter-approved framework established by Proposition 123. Speaking amid discussions of a significant state budget shortfall, Rep. Joseph acknowledged the difficult work of the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) in b

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2026 BOULDER, Co - Residents are invited to attend a Colorado House District 10’s Energy Town Hall and Xcel Energy Red Truck Services Event this Saturday, March 21, offering direct assistance for households needing help with energy bills and access to important community resources. The event will take place at the Boulder Family Learning Center, located at 3164 34th St., Boulder, CO 80301. The Xcel Energy Red Truck will be on site from 11:00 a.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13th 2026 This week, the Colorado House of Representatives passed House Bill 26-1244, legislation sponsored by Representative Junie Joseph that improves how funding from the state’s Nursing Home Penalty Cash Fund is distributed to support innovation, training, and quality improvements in nursing facilities. House Bill 26-1244 updates state law so that grants from the Nursing Home Penalty Cash Fund align with priorities established by the federal Ce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2026 DENVER — In celebration of Black History Month, Representative Junie Joseph (D‑Boulder) highlighted the passage of several bills out of committee that will have a direct impact on Black Coloradans, promoting equity, safety, and access to opportunity across the state. These bills include: HB26‑1044 – Black Maternal Health Equity: Aims to reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black birthing parents through provider training,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2026 Denver, CO — Thursday, House Bill 26-1129 failed to advance out of the House Energy & Environment Committee. Representative Joseph voted no, stating that the bill would have weakened Colorado’s climate framework, increased long-term costs for families, and undermined the state’s clean energy progress. As the representative for Boulder, Rep. Joseph has consistently emphasized that clean air, climate responsibility, and economic innovati