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.

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.

Denver Summit FC was recognized at the Colorado State Capitol as state leaders issued a proclamation declaring April 27, 2026, 鈥淒enver Summit FC Day鈥� in Colorado. Gov. Jared Polis, center, looks back as forward Janine Sonis (6) and midfielder Meg Boade (34) stand between the flags during an official proclamation ceremony celebrating the club鈥檚 inaugural season and early impact in the National Women鈥檚 Soccer League on April 27, 2026, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declares Monday ‘Denver Summit FC Day’ in honor of newest sports team

April 29, 2026 at 9:01 a.m.

"All of us are so incredibly proud to wear this crest," captain Janine Sonis said. "I can't wait to bring that first championship to this city and see all of...

The Colorado State Capitol building photographed in Denver on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Lawmakers kill bill regulating residential lot sizes as Colorado legislature enters final weeks

April 27, 2026 at 11:45 a.m.

Colorado lawmakers have killed legislation that would have limited local governments' ability to dictate residential lot sizes. The legislature is in its final weeks before the 2026 session concludes.

Elon Musk speaks as part of a campaign town hall event in support of Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump in Folsom, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Justice Department joins Elon Musk company’s lawsuit against Colorado AI regulations

April 24, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

The Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit by billionaire Elon Musk's xAI that challenges Colorado's dormant artificial intelligence regulations, just as lawmakers prepare to rewrite those rules.

From right, House Speaker Julie McCluskie, Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez and Senate President James Coleman gather for a news conference to talk about the start of the 2026 legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on January 13, 2026. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado bill puts focus on lawmakers鈥� safety — and public access to disclosures — in wake of Minnesota shootings

April 24, 2026 at 12:16 p.m.

Colorado legislators are moving to tighten their own security with House Bill 1422, removing personal and financial records from websites.

Sheridan School District Superintendent Gionni Thompson waits outside the office of Gov. Jared Polis before a meeting at the Colorado State Capitol on April 23, 2026, in Denver. Polis summoned district officials and union leaders to the Capitol to negotiate and end to the union's three-week teachers strike. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Sheridan School District, union reach deal to end longest teachers strike in recent Colorado history

April 23, 2026 at 9:28 p.m.

The union representing educators in the Sheridan School District announced Thursday night that it had reached an initial deal with administrators to end what has become the longest teachers strike...

Elliott Awatt, center, and other supporters gather at an event for House Bill 1210 in front of the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The bill would ban companies from using surveillance data, including internet browsing history and location, to set what consumers pay or what workers earn.(Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Companies are using personal data to set differing prices for consumers. Should Colorado crack down?

April 23, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

"The effect of surveillance pricing makes that price-setting process much more efficient to exploit customers鈥� personal data, to predict how much an individual consumer is willing to pay."

The House chamber at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado House ethics committee investigates allegation that lawmaker mismanaged Democratic fund

April 22, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

The allegations of misusing the caucus fund are against Rep. Mandy Lindsay. The caucus account pays for retreats and other caucus events, and it's funded by dues from Democratic lawmakers.

Sheridan Educators Association members on strike outside of the Sheridan School District Administrative Building on April 21, 2026, in Sheridan. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Sheridan School District’s future in question as Colorado’s longest teachers strike in decades enters 3rd week

April 23, 2026 at 2:10 p.m.

The walkout has drawn the attention of Gov. Jared Polis and at least one state legislator, who is drafting a bill that would merge the Sheridan School District with Denver...

Colorado Governor Polis speaks during a news conference at the Governor's Residence at Boettcher Mansion in Denver on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Polis joined local leaders, advocates and members of the community to discuss how the state will help feed Coloradans who rely on SNAP for food access. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Judge again blocks Gov. Jared Polis from directing state officials to comply with an ICE subpoena

April 21, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

A Denver judge on Tuesday prohibited Gov. Jared Polis again from directing state labor officials to provide records to federal immigration officials about the sponsors of immigrant children.

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

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declares Monday ‘Denver Summit FC Day’ in honor of newest sports team

Lawmakers kill bill regulating residential lot sizes as Colorado legislature enters final weeks

Justice Department joins Elon Musk company’s lawsuit against Colorado AI regulations

Sheridan School District, union reach deal to end longest teachers strike in recent Colorado history

Companies are using personal data to set differing prices for consumers. Should Colorado crack down?

Colorado House ethics committee investigates allegation that lawmaker mismanaged Democratic fund

Sheridan School District’s future in question as Colorado’s longest teachers strike in decades enters 3rd week

Judge again blocks Gov. Jared Polis from directing state officials to comply with an ICE subpoena