FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2026 Denver, CO — Today, Representative Junie Joseph participated in a Joint Senate Transportation and Energy Committee and House Energy and Environment Committee SMART Act hearing, where lawmakers reviewed the performance, priorities, and accountability of key state agencies responsible for Colorado’s energy, environmental, and public health systems. During the hearing, committee members heard presentations from the Joint Budget Committee ,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2026 DENVER, CO  — Today, Representative Junie Joseph announced the start of the Colorado Legislative Session and unveiled three bills she is introducing at the beginning of the session, focused on maternal health equity, nursing home accountability, and renter protections. “As we open a new legislative session, my focus is clear: protecting people during some of the most critical moments in their lives,” said Rep. Junie Joseph. “These bills

A new year arrives with a promise—one that invites us to pause, reflect, and look ahead with renewed purpose. It offers a fresh start worth celebrating, not because the past is erased, but because each year gives us another chance to grow, to listen, and to build something better together. As we move forward, we do so carrying the lessons of what came before and the hope of what’s still possible. The days ahead hold opportunity: to strengthen our communities, to care for one

As the year draws to a close, I want to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. This season invites us to pause—to breathe, to reflect, and to reconnect with what truly matters. For many, the holidays are filled with warmth, laughter, and togetherness. But we also know that this time of year can be especially difficult for those who are struggling—families facing economic hardship, neighbors without stable housing, seniors spending the season a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2025 Boulder, CO —  I am releasing this statement following a community rally in Boulder on Saturday, December 20th, standing shoulder to shoulder with neighbors, scientists, families, and workers who are deeply concerned about the future of the National Center for Atmospheric Research ( NCAR ). I represent House District 10, which includes most of the City of Boulder, and before serving in the legislature, I had the honor of representing th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2025 Boulder, CO - As a legislator, a member of this community, and someone who believes every young person deserves safety and dignity, I am deeply alarmed by the federal government’s latest attempts to interfere in private medical decisions. Today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks to restrict gender-affirming care for minors, but its message reaches far beyond that, targeting LGBTQIA+ people of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2025 BOULDER, Colo. — Today, Representative Junie Joseph strongly condemned President Donald Trump’s December 11 Executive Order seeking to preempt state oversight of artificial intelligence. The order creates a federal task force to review state AI laws deemed “onerous” and authorizes agencies to consider funding restrictions for states whose laws conflict with federal policy. “While a national framework may support the United States’ leade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2025 BOULDER, Colo.  - Colorado State Representative Junie Joseph issued a strong statement today condemning President Donald Trump’s move to roll back federal fuel-efficiency standards — a decision she says puts public health, climate stability, and the nation’s clean-energy progress at serious risk. “Rolling back fuel-efficiency standards is a reckless step backwards,” said Rep. Joseph. “Colorado has been leading the nation in clean-energy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2025 DENVER, Colo. —  Representative Junie Joseph joined fellow state lawmakers at the Colorado State Capitol this week to reaffirm the state’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing that inclusion strengthens both Colorado’s economy and its democracy. Speaking after the press conference, Joseph said the goal was to send a clear message that Colorado will not back down in the face of growing national attacks on DEI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2025 BOULDER, Colo.  — As Colorado continues to face workforce shortages, housing pressures, and rising costs of living, local leaders are calling for renewed efforts to protect and support immigrant communities — a cornerstone of the state’s economic and social vitality. “Protecting our immigrant communities isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s an investment in Colorado’s future,” said Representative Junie Joseph. “Immigrants are essenti

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2025 Boulder, Colo.  – Rep. Junie Joseph today praised Governor Jared Polis for swiftly issuing a directive that expands access to COVID-19 vaccines for all Coloradans, while highlighting a message she received from a Colorado resident encouraging the state to explore regional partnerships to further strengthen public health protections. Governor Polis’s  Public Health Order 25-01  and the accompanying  standing order  allow pharmacists to ad

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2025 DENVER, Colo. — Released today, the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center's  2025 State Policy Roadmap  shows Colorado leading the country in early-childhood resource availability for working parents. The Center’s interactive “ Policy Impact Calculator ” shows that a working parent with two young children has $56,224 in available resources in Colorado, surpassing the state ranked second by $5,155 in total available resources. The new road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2025 BOSTON, Mass.—  Colorado State Representative Junie Joseph (House District 10) has been honored with the 2025  Rising Environmental Leader Award  by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL). The award, presented during NCEL’s National Forum in Boston, recognizes Representative Joseph’s leadership in advancing environmental action early in her legislative career. “I’m deeply honored to receive this award from NCEL, a network I

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2025 GOLDEN, CO  – Representative Junie Joseph proudly returned from the  Clean Energy Legislative Academy (CELA)  hosted by the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) at Colorado State University, inspired and energized to advance bold, bipartisan clean energy solutions for Colorado. Held in Golden, Colorado, from July 8th to July 11th, the Academy brought together a dynamic and diverse group of state legislators from across the country to ex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2025 Boulder, CO - Representative Junie Joseph released the following statement in response to today's attack in Boulder at the Run for Their Lives event. I am heartbroken and outraged by the horrific attack that took place this afternoon on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. What was intended to be a peaceful demonstration of solidarity—organized by Run For Their Lives to raise awareness for Israeli hostages in Gaza—was instead shattered by a se

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2025 Boulder, CO  – On March 30th, Representative Junie Joseph convened the first series of Advisory Committee Meetings for the 2026 legislative session, engaging constituents and experts in critical conversations about Colorado’s future. The meetings, held at the Boulder Public Library, brought together six committees focused on Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform, Early Childhood and Education, Housing, Environment, Immigration, and Repro

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2025 BOULDER, Colo. – Representative Junie Joseph has been selected to serve as Colorado’s State Lead for the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators ( NCEL ). In this role, she will work to advance environmental policy and foster collaboration among state legislators nationwide. NCEL’s State Leads play a critical role in driving progress on environmental issues, serving as key facilitators for legislative efforts within their states. As

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2025 Denver, CO – Colorado State Representatives Junie Joseph (HD10) and Naquetta Ricks (HD40) will host a press conference on immigration two days after Inauguration Day. On Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Colorado State Capitol, the event will spotlight the experiences, contributions, and challenges of immigrant communities across Colorado and serve as a call to challenge dehumanizing rhetoric with dignity, solidarity, an