The Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado Politics Putting the Fun in Fungible (featuring Sen. Jeff Bridges)
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Mar 3, 2025 Join State Senator Jeff Bridges, the Chairman of Colorado's Joint Budget Committee, as he unravels the perplexing math behind the $1.2 billion budget cuts despite a booming economy. He explains the challenges posed by the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights on funding education and social services. Listen as he discusses strategies for innovative funding amidst growing costs, fears of federal fund losses, and the bipartisan efforts needed to navigate Colorado's budgetary complexities. It's an eye-opener into state finances that you won’t want to miss!
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Two Jeff Bridges
- Jeff Bridges, the state senator, jokes about being confused with the actor.
- He even mentions being on the actor's Wikipedia page.
Name Recognition
- Jeff Bridges had difficulty being found online when he first ran for office because of his name.
- He used to reply to misdirected tweets with Big Lebowski quotes.
Colorado State Budget
- Colorado's state budget, around $40 billion, includes federal funds, but legislators focus on the $16.5 billion general fund.
- Key general fund areas are Medicaid and K-12 education, each roughly a third, with the rest covering various other services.