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Seth Klamann

Seth Klamann joined the Denver Post's politics team in 2022, covering the statehouse, policy and elections. 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.

A deal to avert a ballot box battle over property taxes cleared the halfway point of the legislative process Wednesday, setting it up for final passage later this week.

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Colorado legislature’s property tax deal passes halfway point — with final vote possible Thursday

August 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

A deal to avert a ballot box battle over property taxes cleared the halfway point of the legislative process Wednesday, setting it up for final passage later this week.

The Colorado General Assembly convened Wednesday for the third day of its special session on property taxes and reached a milestone by afternoon, as the House passed a property tax deal and sent it to the Senate for consideration.

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Senate gives initial approval for property tax deal after House passes bill; new ballot measure to set local control stalls out

August 28, 2024 at 6:52 p.m.

The Colorado General Assembly convened Wednesday for the third day of its special session on property taxes and reached a milestone by afternoon, as the House passed a property tax...

If House Bill 1001 becomes law, fiscal analysts say it will cut statewide property tax collections by about $254 million, on top of the $1.3 billion cut approved by lawmakers last spring.

Crime and Public Safety |
Teen charged with 3 counts of attempted murder in connection with shooting near 16th Street Mall

August 24, 2024 at 4:36 p.m.

A 16-year-old was charged Thursday with three counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of three men near the 16th Street Mall earlier this month, according to the...

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Colorado legislature’s property tax deal passes halfway point — with final vote possible Thursday

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Senate gives initial approval for property tax deal after House passes bill; new ballot measure to set local control stalls out

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Property tax deal clears key debate in Colorado House as progressives criticize backroom negotiations

Election |
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will stay on Colorado’s presidential ballot despite suspending campaign, state confirms

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Colorado legislature updates: House gives first OK to property tax deal after floor debate

Election |
Property tax reform bill advances as special session’s first day reveals tension

Politics |
Colorado legislature updates: Main property tax cut deal passes first key committee vote in special session

Politics |
Tensions simmer as Colorado lawmakers gavel into second property tax special session

Courts |
Man convicted in Adams County after threatening to burn his mother alive

Crime and Public Safety |
Teen charged with 3 counts of attempted murder in connection with shooting near 16th Street Mall