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.

Hundreds of Colorado educators and students demand that elected leaders take action to keep schools safe during a rally at the State Capitol

Gov. Jared Polis signs pair of gun bills affecting storage of weapons in cars, investigations

May 16, 2024 at 6:03 a.m.

Gov. Jared Polis signed two gun-reform measures into law Wednesday that will tighten requirements on the storage of firearms in vehicles and bolster funding to investigate gun crimes in Colorado.

Pedestrians walk past advertisements for liquor at a local liquor store along Colfax avenue in Denver on Jan. 3, 2024. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

New law makes to-go, delivery alcohol permanent in Colorado

May 15, 2024 at 6:03 a.m.

Gov. Jared Polis originally -- and temporarily -- approved delivery and to-go alcohol via an executive order after the pandemic began four years ago, offering a boost to restaurants struggling...

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs a priority land-use bill passed this session at the Evans Light Rail Station in Denver on May 13, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Gov. Jared Polis has signed three more Colorado housing reform bills into law. Here’s what they will do.

May 14, 2024 at 6:58 a.m.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed two marquee land-use reform bills into law Monday, clearing the way for the building of more accessory-dwelling units and denser development in cities and suburbs...

Benjamin Stark, 29, who lives in the Felix apartment complex

Denver apartments’ unreliable water taps, roach infestations and overflowing garbage spur change in Colorado law

May 13, 2024 at 9:56 a.m.

Colorado lawmakers were spurred on in part by conditions at the Felix, a southeast Denver apartment complex, when they tightened the state's law governing safe and clean housing this month...

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis walks away from the podium with Steve Fenberg, President of the Senate, left, and Julie McCluskie, Speaker of the House, right, after a press conference in the Governor鈥檚 office a day after the ending of the 2024 legislative session at the Colorado Capitol in Denver on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Four key takeaways from Colorado’s “breakthrough” legislative session

May 10, 2024 at 6:45 a.m.

Coloradans can expect two years of free college for qualifying students, long-term property tax reform after years of Band-Aid measures, and denser development following a legislative session that Democratic leaders...

Reps. Chris deGruy Kennedy, left, and Jenny Willford, right, clasp hands as votes come in supporting HB24-1311 during the final day of the 2024 legislative session at the Colorado Capitol in Denver on May 8, 2024. HB24-1311 is the Family Affordability Tax Credit bill. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Colorado lawmakers end session with camaraderie, finalizing property tax reform — though not all is resolved

May 9, 2024 at 6:03 a.m.

The Colorado General Assembly wrapped up its 2024 legislative session on Wednesday on positive note after passing property tax reform, land-use policies, new gun restrictions and more.

Colorado Reps. Mary Bradfield, seated, and Anthony Hartsook, right, laugh as they watch a mockumentary on fellow outgoing Rep. Richard Holtorf during the final day of the 2024 legislative session at the Colorado Capitol in Denver on May 8, 2024. Holtorf is leaving his position to run for Congress. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Colorado legislature: Session ends after lawmakers pass in-state college tax credit; school finance, tax reforms go to guv

May 8, 2024 at 8:13 p.m.

The Colorado legislature's 2024 session is set to end Wednesday night, and the House and Senate convened for a final day of debate and votes to wrap up bills on...

Medici Consulting Group partner Josh Russell, left center, and Shelley Cook of Veggie Van, right, clip the ribbon during a ceremony opening the Vance Street Flats, a 50-unit affordable housing complex in Arvada on Monday, April 29, 2024. The building is near the Olde Town stop on the G-Line train. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Gov. Polis, Dems on verge of “a real step forward” on housing as land-use bills sail toward finish

May 8, 2024 at 6:03 a.m.

The Colorado legislature is poised to pass a suite of marquee land-use reform measures that promise to reshape housing development along the Front Range.

Lawmakers at work on Friday, May 3, 2024, in the House Chamber in the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver. The legislature was heading into weekend work as the end of the 2024 session approaches on May 8. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado legislature: Bill giving governments first crack at some housing advances; Senate leader reflects on Democrats’ majority

May 7, 2024 at 7:32 p.m.

The Colorado House and Senate convened for the penultimate day of the 2024 session Tuesday as they rushed to wrap up legislation on property taxes, gun regulations, housing, land-use policy,...

Assault rifles are displayed at Coastal Trading and Pawn, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Auburn, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Colorado’s latest “assault” weapons ban made it further than ever, but it’s now set to be shelved

May 6, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.

A Colorado bill to ban the sale, transfer and manufacturing聽of many high-powered, semi-automatic firearms is set to die Tuesday amid opposition in the state Senate, a month after the measure...

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Gov. Jared Polis signs pair of gun bills affecting storage of weapons in cars, investigations

New law makes to-go, delivery alcohol permanent in Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis has signed three more Colorado housing reform bills into law. Here’s what they will do.

Denver apartments’ unreliable water taps, roach infestations and overflowing garbage spur change in Colorado law

Four key takeaways from Colorado’s “breakthrough” legislative session

Colorado legislature: Session ends after lawmakers pass in-state college tax credit; school finance, tax reforms go to guv

Gov. Polis, Dems on verge of “a real step forward” on housing as land-use bills sail toward finish

Colorado legislature: Bill giving governments first crack at some housing advances; Senate leader reflects on Democrats’ majority

Colorado’s latest “assault” weapons ban made it further than ever, but it’s now set to be shelved