Seth Klamann

Immigration reporter

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.

Sen. Michael Bennet, left, and Attorney General Phil Weiser, both running for the Democratic nomination for governor of Colorado, shake hands after a debate at the Denver7 studios on May 7, 2026, in Denver. Ahead of the June 30 primary, the two candidates debated issues facing the state during an event hosted by The Denver Post, Colorado Public Radio and Denver7. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser trade jabs at each other — and Gov. Polis — in televised debate

May 8, 2026 at 9:41 a.m.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet traded plenty of jabs during their first televised debate Thursday night, but they established few policiy distance between themselves as they vie to become the Democratic...

Colorado Governor Jared Polis takes questions from the media during a briefing and overview of the state's 2026 Wildfire Outlook and Preparedness Plan at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Broomfield, Colorado, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

Colorado lawmakers are set to pass a ban on ‘surveillance pricing.’ Will Gov. Jared Polis sign it?

May 7, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

For the second year in a row, Colorado lawmakers are set to pass legislation banning companies from using price-setting algorithms. Gov. Jared Polis again has greeted the bill with a...

Colorado Sen. William Lindstedt attends proceedings in the Senate chamber of the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado lawmakers kill caucus transparency bill amid ethics probe into donor retreat

May 6, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Lawmakers are required to disclose their own campaign spending and fundraising, but that requirement does not extend to caucuses.

Federal officers conduct an immigration enforcement operation at the Cedar Run Apartments on South Oneida Street in Denver on Feb. 5, 2025. ICE raids were conducted at multiple apartment buildings across the metro area, including in Aurora. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado lawmakers kill ‘No Kings Act’ that would have allowed people to sue federal officials

May 5, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

"Unfortunately, I do think this would increase litigation and have a chilling effect on the independent decision-making that public officials should have," Sen. Lindsey Daugherty said.

Passengers wait to board the RTD G-Line train at the Olde Town Arvada Station on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Arvada, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Metro Denver’s RTD is poised for overhaul as state House passes bill to shrink transit agency’s board

May 4, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

The bill is the product of lawmakers' recent and growing interest in RTD's governance. SB-150 would trim the district's board from 15 members to nine, with the new board selected...

Senators convene in the state Senate chamber at the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Key takeaways: New AI regulations bill lands and veto watch begins as labor measure passes Senate

May 2, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

The Colorado House and Senate have entered the final two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, and both chambers were set Friday for lengthy floor votes on several hefty bills.

Construction crews work on the exterior of the Cottonwoods at Mid Valley in August 2025. The new, deed-restricted housing development in Steamboat Springs is aimed at providing affordable housing for local workers and retirees. (Photo by John F. Russell/Steamboat Pilot & Today)

Colorado Senate passes bill loosening requirements for cities to get money from major housing fund

April 30, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

"The whole point of the bill is to discount what local governments are asked to do to have this funding available to them, so that governments who are making good-faith...

A Flock Safety license plate recognition camera in use in Arvada, Colorado, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Police opposition kills Colorado lawmakers’ attempts to limit Flock cameras, data collection

April 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

"We had no leverage because law enforcement knew ... the governor would veto a bill with anything in it they didn鈥檛 like,鈥� Sen. Judy Amabile said.

A traveler greets a puppy at Denver International Airport in Denver on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. DIA and the Denver Animal Shelter hosted the annual DEN Puppy Bowl in the Jeppesen Terminal. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

New Colorado law bans sales of cats, dogs in pet stores in bid to crack down on ‘puppy mills’

May 5, 2026 at 9:39 a.m.

Following in the paw-steps of several other states, Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law Wednesday that will soon ban pet stores in Colorado from selling dogs or cats.

Rep. Lorena Garcia speaks during a news conference at the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Gov. Jared Polis signed SB25-129 and SB25-183, new laws aimed at strengthening or protecting access to abortion. Garcia is a sponsor of a 2026 bill that would require most colleges to provide access to abortion medication. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bill requiring college pharmacies to stock abortion pills for students passes Colorado House

April 28, 2026 at 6:12 a.m.

Colorado may soon require its colleges and universities to stock abortion pills in their campus pharmacies under legislation passed by the state House. It also passed an immigration-related bill.

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Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser trade jabs at each other — and Gov. Polis — in televised debate

Colorado lawmakers are set to pass a ban on ‘surveillance pricing.’ Will Gov. Jared Polis sign it?

Colorado lawmakers kill caucus transparency bill amid ethics probe into donor retreat

Colorado lawmakers kill ‘No Kings Act’ that would have allowed people to sue federal officials

Metro Denver’s RTD is poised for overhaul as state House passes bill to shrink transit agency’s board

Key takeaways: New AI regulations bill lands and veto watch begins as labor measure passes Senate

Colorado Senate passes bill loosening requirements for cities to get money from major housing fund

Police opposition kills Colorado lawmakers’ attempts to limit Flock cameras, data collection

New Colorado law bans sales of cats, dogs in pet stores in bid to crack down on ‘puppy mills’

Bill requiring college pharmacies to stock abortion pills for students passes Colorado House