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.

Gov. Jared Polis signed three bills into law on his 50th birthday at the Governor鈥檚 Residence at Boettcher Mansion in Denver on May 12, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado adds voting protections to law, reforms vacancy elections under bills signed by Gov. Jared Polis

May 12, 2025 at 1:08 p.m.

Gov. Jared Polis signed new laws Monday that codify federal voting protections in Colorado's election laws and reform the state's much-maligned process of replacing lawmakers who leave office early.

Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie, front left, hugs Gov. Jared Polis at a news conference where they reflected on the 2025 legislative session, which concluded Wednesday, in front of West Holden Place Modular Housing in Denver on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Polis signed Senate Bill 2, which is aimed at making it easier to construct factory-built structures. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Four big dynamics drove Colorado lawmakers’ session, from defending against Trump to boosting affordability

May 9, 2025 at 10:06 a.m.

During the 120-day Colorado legislative session, Democrats pushed through policies on gun rights, trans rights and immigration. Here's a look at other dynamics.

Gov. Jared Polis listens as Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera speaks during a news conference at the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Polis signed both SB25-129 and SB25-183, both abortion-related bills, into law. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Gov. Jared Polis’ coming labor bill veto will strain Democrat’s labor ties — and set stage for ballot fight

May 9, 2025 at 4:09 p.m.

The governor has said he wouldn't sign SB-5 unless business groups were comfortable with its provisions. But those groups rejected Polis鈥� final compromise offer.

House Majority Leader Monica Duran, left, and Sen. Anthony Hartsook, right, chat on the floor of the House during the last day of the 2025 legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Colorado legislature ends with an AI fizzle as delay falters — further stoking talk of a special session

May 7, 2025 at 7:25 p.m.

Colorado lawmakers wrapped up their work Wednesday night, but not before calls for a special session rang out over an impasse on first-in-the-nation regulations for artificial intelligence.

Lawmakers work in the House chamber during the General Assembly鈥檚 2025 session at the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Live updates: Lawmakers pass Uber/Lyft bill with plea for Gov. Polis to sign it; House sorts through failed AI delay aftermath

May 7, 2025 at 9:28 p.m.

The Colorado General Assembly enters its final day of the 2025 session Wednesday after a late-night scramble in the House over artificial intelligence regulations.

Rep. Brianna Titone speaks during the General Assembly at the Colorado State Capitol building on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado House attempts late-night move to delay AI regulations, but effort fails

May 7, 2025 at 10:09 a.m.

House Democrats' 11th hour move Tuesday night tried to resurrect a dead-and-buried plan to delay Colorado's artificial intelligence regulations. But a filibuster by a fellow Democrat sunk the attempt.

Sen. Faith Winter, a Broomfield Democrat, left, talks with Sen. Mike Weissman, an Aurora Democrat, during the General Assembly鈥檚 2025 session in the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado trans protections bill, after difficult journey through Capitol, is heading to Gov. Jared Polis

May 7, 2025 at 8:11 a.m.

Colorado lawmakers passed much-amended legislation that would provide new antidiscrimination protections to transgender Coloradans on Tuesday, overcoming late roadblocks to send the measure to Gov. Jared Polis.

Rep. Brianna Titone, an Arvada Democrat, left, talks with Rep. Rebecca Keltie, a Colorado Springs Republican, in the House Chamber at the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Live updates: Colorado lawmakers pass trans rights, pro-labor legislation; Senate advances ride-hailing bill

May 7, 2025 at 10:16 a.m.

On the penultimate day of the Colorado legislative session, tense policy debates are still winding their way through the House and Senate. Our reporters are providing updates on the action...

The golden dome of the State Capitol is framed by high-rise structures in the noon sun Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Live updates: Officials react to killed AI bill, hospitals-pharma fight nears end, immigrant protections finalized

May 5, 2025 at 6:18 p.m.

With less than three days left until the Colorado legislature adjourns its regular session, lawmakers are back Monday to move several contentious bills through key votes.

The Colorado state Capitol during the General Assembly's 2025 session on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado House advances labor bill after negotiations collapse with business leaders, Gov. Jared Polis

May 5, 2025 at 10:08 p.m.

Negotiations over a pro-union bill in the Colorado House collapsed over the weekend after labor officials rejected Gov. Jared Polis' attempt to expand talks to include other deeply contentious pieces...

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Colorado adds voting protections to law, reforms vacancy elections under bills signed by Gov. Jared Polis

Four big dynamics drove Colorado lawmakers’ session, from defending against Trump to boosting affordability

Gov. Jared Polis’ coming labor bill veto will strain Democrat’s labor ties — and set stage for ballot fight

Colorado legislature ends with an AI fizzle as delay falters — further stoking talk of a special session

Live updates: Lawmakers pass Uber/Lyft bill with plea for Gov. Polis to sign it; House sorts through failed AI delay aftermath

Colorado House attempts late-night move to delay AI regulations, but effort fails

Colorado trans protections bill, after difficult journey through Capitol, is heading to Gov. Jared Polis

Live updates: Colorado lawmakers pass trans rights, pro-labor legislation; Senate advances ride-hailing bill

Live updates: Officials react to killed AI bill, hospitals-pharma fight nears end, immigrant protections finalized

Colorado House advances labor bill after negotiations collapse with business leaders, Gov. Jared Polis