Free Beacon Todd Shepherd

Todd Shepherd is a former staff writer for the Washington Free Beacon. He began his reporting career in radio, working as an anchor and reporter for KOMA in Oklahoma City and KOA in Denver. He spent eight years as the investigative reporter for the Independence Institute in Colorado, a free-market-based think tank. Campaigns and Elections magazine named him a "Top Colorado Influencer" for his reporting and news blog. He’s a graduate of the media studies program from Oklahoma Baptist University.


Transparency Watchdog Requesting Investigation Into Rogue CFPB Lawsuit

Argues secret funding for lawsuit could qualify as a prohibited gift

J.B. Pritzker

Pritzker's Investment Firm Bought Company Accused of Wage Theft

Same company also reported to be under investigation by EPA for massive chemical spill

Tom Steyer

Steyer’s Arizona Renewables Campaign Gets $0 In Local Support

Push for increase in renewable standard has already drawn bipartisan criticism

Soros Dumps $450K Into Florida-based PAC

PAC worked against Rubio, tried to mobilize Puerto Rico community

Jared Polis

Colorado Dems Divided on Governor Nomination

Wealthy Rep. Polis faces unexpectedly tough challenge from former treasurer

Exxon

Discredited Allegation in CA Climate Suit Lingers in NY Case

Federal judge said it wasn't a ‘smoking gun’, but identical wording remains in similar case

voting

Judge Rules Members of Electoral College Must Follow Popular Vote

Colorado law mandates electors must represent how the state voted

Calif. Cities Suing Exxon Forced to Walk Back Key Claim

Amended court filings put Exxon's alleged prior knowledge of climate change in new context

Ariz. Democrat Facing Increased Scrutiny on Plagiarism Allegations

State senator recently apologized on Twitter, but number of alleged instances has multiplied

Democrats Still Struggling for Party Unity in Colorado 'Toss Up' District

One candidate accuses party brass of employing 'trickle down' politics