Seth Klamann

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Seth Klamann

Seth Klamann covers politics, immigration and the state house for The Denver Post. A proud Kansas City native and University of Missouri grad, he previously worked for the Colorado Springs Gazette, the Casper Star-Tribune and the Omaha World-Herald. Outside of work, he enjoys watching soccer, going on road trips and eating fried food.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis stands with other legislators during a press conference in the West foyer of the Colorado State Capitol on May 9, 2023 in Denver. The governor脮s press conference, following the conclusion of the First Regular Session of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly, was held to discuss the historic legislative session which focused on reducing housing costs, investing in education and workforce, saving people money on health care, taking bold climate action, making Colorado safer and protecting freedom and democracy. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post)

Polis vetoes bill to standardize prison commutation proceedings

May 17, 2023 at 9:04 a.m.

Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill Tuesday that would've standardized how Colorado prison inmates apply for their sentences to be commuted, part of the first package of vetoes the governor...

This aerial photo of the Marshall fire burn area was taken Jan. 2, 2022. in Superior. (Helen H. Richardson 鈥� The Denver Post)

Insurance, building codes, helicopters: Colorado’s 11 new laws to protect residents from wildfires

May 13, 2023 at 6:03 a.m.

Gov. Jared Polis signed a suite of wildfire prevention and recovery-related bills Friday, clearing the way for the state to stand up a new emergency insurance plan, standardize fire-resistant building...

Democratic state Rep. Mike Weissman, right, addresses a question from Republican state Rep. Marc Catlin, center in the well during debates over amendments to SB23-303 in the House chambers in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on May 7, 2023. At left is Republican state Rep. Lisa Frizell. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Months of frustration fuel final chaotic push at Colorado Capitol

May 10, 2023 at 1:03 p.m.

Long-simmering frustrations among Colorado lawmakers erupted into public view in a chaotic ending to the 2023 legislative session Monday night, as major legislation died and Democrats vented frustrations with their...

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced plans to reduce property tax rates and implement long-term protections to prevent future property tax increases during a press conference at the Colorado Capitol on May 1, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Sweeping land use proposal backed by Polis dies in last hours of legislative session

May 8, 2023 at 8:32 p.m.

An effort to rewrite the state land use code died Monday in the final hours of the legislative session.

Children ages 10 to 12 can still be arrested in Colorado after lawmakers gut bill to raise minimum age of prosecution

May 8, 2023 at 5:54 p.m.

The first version of the bipartisan bill, HB23-1249, would have banned the arrest and prosecution of kids ages 10 through 12 for any crimes other than homicide and instead proposed...

Eliza Lucero, with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, speaks to the gathering during a protest to demand that Colorado lift the ban on rent control on the West steps of the State Capitol on March 5, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Community organizations, tenants, and supporters of the movement gathered at the Capitol for a demonstration to demand the state lift the prohibition on rent control. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Last of Colorado progressives’ priority housing bills dies as legislature winds down

February 9, 2024 at 3:29 p.m.

A bill to cut down on renter displacement died a procedural death in the Colorado Senate late Sunday night, with a log-jammed calendar and uncertain support dooming a key piece...

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 9: Colorado State Representative Chris deGruy Kennedy, center, has his hand to his heart during the opening prayer during the opening day of the 74th general assembly of the 2023 Colorado Legislative session on January 9, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The prayer was led by Representative Iman Jodeh. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

In deal for property tax relief, Democrats look again to make TABOR refunds equal

May 6, 2023 at 8:43 p.m.

The property tax proposal, SB23-303, has been under a microscope in the final days of the legislative session. Proponents of the measure, including Gov. Jared Polis, argue it's necessary for...

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 21: Miki Sedivy, center, sits with a photo of her daughter Hannah Meadows, 16, while attending the National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day event at the Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Civic Center on August 21, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Miki脮s daughter died at only 16 in December 2021 from fentanyl. Sunday is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, which is being observed by the DEA and across the country. A ceremony recognizing the day was held at the Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park where many families gathered to share their grief and tell the stories of how they lost loved ones to the powerful and illicit drug. These families have come together for a unified nationwide push to address the illegal fentanyl crisis in Colorado. Colorado is one of 28 states where advocates and affected families are holding events to spread awareness and prevention of the dangers of illicit fentanyl. An organization called Facing Fentanyl established the day, which is meant to honor and remember the lives lost to fentanyl poisoning. An organization called脢Facing Fentanyl脢established the day, which is meant to honor and remember the lives lost to fentanyl poisoning. Those behind the event say Colorado is one of nearly 30 states holding events in honor of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Sunday. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Colorado lawmakers defeat bill to add penalties for drug dealers linked to fatal overdoses

May 6, 2023 at 1:12 p.m.

On the surface, Ember Gren. The friend who sold him the heroin was later sentenced to five years in prison.

Single-stair buildings could be the "anti-slot home," like the one seen above on Tennyson Street in Denver, according to a Denver legislator backing a bill to allow a new type of development here.

Colorado House plans revival of Polis’ gutted zoning reform bill

May 1, 2023 at 8:08 p.m.

A week after the Colorado Senate gutted Gov. Jared Polis' marquee zoning reform bill, House Democrats are preparing to reverse some of those changes and return several key zoning provisions...

Melissa Martin, left, and Holly Simpson, both with Tribe Recovery Services, hold up signs during a Recovery Not Felonies rally on the west steps of the Colorado Capitol on April 26, 2022, in Denver. The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) and other people in recovery and community advocates helped to organize the rally. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Polis signs bill that expands immunity protections for people who report overdoses

May 1, 2023 at 7:22 p.m.

When lawmakers passed a lengthy bill last year to tighten criminal penalties for fentanyl users and dealers, they simultaneously undermined the state's immunity protections for drug users who try to...

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Polis vetoes bill to standardize prison commutation proceedings

Insurance, building codes, helicopters: Colorado’s 11 new laws to protect residents from wildfires

Months of frustration fuel final chaotic push at Colorado Capitol

Sweeping land use proposal backed by Polis dies in last hours of legislative session

Last of Colorado progressives’ priority housing bills dies as legislature winds down

In deal for property tax relief, Democrats look again to make TABOR refunds equal

Colorado lawmakers defeat bill to add penalties for drug dealers linked to fatal overdoses

Colorado House plans revival of Polis’ gutted zoning reform bill

Polis signs bill that expands immunity protections for people who report overdoses