Badger Club – Making Sense of Fiscal Policy

Posted on May 15, 2025

MAKING SENSE OF FISCAL POLICY:
Tax Cuts, Government Programs, and the National Debt
Thursday, May 15  |  Noon - 1 PM
Table Talk will follow

BADGER FORUM: Making Sense of Fiscal Policy

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					1	2 Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival May 2, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM https://www.pasco-wa.gov/1521/Cinco-de-Mayo As we come together as nuestra familia de corazon, the Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival is more than just an event; it's a celebration of what makes our community unique and vibrant. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this transformative experience. Gather your friends and family, and make plans to attend. We look forward to celebrating with you! See more details No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally May 2, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838 Join local community members in Hermiston for our No One Is Above the Law visibility action! On the first Saturday of each month join folks in fighting for accountability, democracy, and justice — reminding our neighbors that the rule of law applies to everyone. Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy for an hour of peaceful sign-waving and community visibility. 📅 When: 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM \| 📍 Where: Corner of Hwy 395 & Highland (by Safeway), Hermiston, OR See more details • •
3 PCO Recognition lunch PCO Recognition lunch May 3, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tri-Cities Food Co-op, 1420 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99354, USA Benton County Precinct Committee Officers are invited to attend a hosted lunch and bring one person to attend with you. This is an opportunity to visit with other PCOs and share ideas and strategies for the upcoming primary and general elections. See more details •	4 Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer May 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Link available after 8 AM on May 4th until 5 PM May 8th https://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx?kiosk=1 See more details •	5 Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer May 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Link available after 8 AM on May 4th until 5 PM May 8th https://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx?kiosk=1 See more details Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday May 5, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council May 5, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • • •	6 Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer May 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Link available after 8 AM on May 4th until 5 PM May 8th https://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx?kiosk=1 See more details •	7 Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer May 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Link available after 8 AM on May 4th until 5 PM May 8th https://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx?kiosk=1 See more details Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 7, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details • •	8 Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer Time To File For Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officer May 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Link available after 8 AM on May 4th until 5 PM May 8th https://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx?kiosk=1 See more details Last Day To File For Precinct Committee Officers Last Day To File For Precinct Committee Officers May 8, 2026 See more details Tri-City Democrats - Friday, May 8, 6:00 PM Tri-City Democrats - Friday, May 8, 6:00 PM May 8, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland, WA 99353, USA The weather is fine, so let's have a picnic at the farm for our May event. Friday, May 8, 6pm at 4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland, WA. There's some chance it will be cool, but we'll have a fire pit and patio heaters and blankets to take the edge off. Bring a hoody! Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. Bring a dish to share, and Tri-City Democrats will provide utensils and plates, and napkins. We'll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/314619216/ See more details • • •	9
10	11 Last Day To Withdraw Precinct Committee Officers Candidacy Last Day To Withdraw Precinct Committee Officers Candidacy May 11, 2026 See more details Benton County Executive Board Benton County Executive Board May 11, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details • •	12 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop May 12, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details • •	13	14 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details •	15	16
17	18	19 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council May 19, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	20	21 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details •	22	23
24	25	26 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday May 26, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Workshop Richland City Council Workshop May 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	27 8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting 8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting May 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8842672252 Meeting Details: This meeting is for all residents of the 8th Legislative District to attend as their time permits. We encourage attendance by our PCOs and anyone who wishes to participate or contribute to the efforts of the 8th LD Democrats, as well as those seeking information on how they can help. 8th General Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month unless otherwise stated. Proposed Agenda: Call to Order Adopt Agenda Prior Meeting Minutes Secretary's Report Treasurer's Report Chair's Report Vice-Chair Report Organizing Committee Elections Committee State Committee Members Platform and Resolutions Events & Tri-City Dems Candidates and Future Goals Good of the Order - Thoughts, Concerns, Achievements, Comments, Questions Adjourn See more details •	28 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs May 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting May 28, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Every month on the Fourth Thu, until Jan 28, 2027, 11occurrence(s) Pleasedownload and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendarsystem. Monthly:https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA JoinZoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1 MeetingID: 818 3791 7439 Passcode:Dems2026 See more details 16th LD Meeting 16th LD Meeting May 28, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1 Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1 Meeting ID: 818 3791 7439 Passcode: Dems2026 See more details BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting May 28, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. Zoom Link See more details • • • •	29	30 Stitch & Story Circle Stitch & Story Circle May 30, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cafe con Arte, 430 W Columbia St Suite A, Pasco, WA 99301, USA Join our Indivisible Tri-Cities book and knitting club every month for a warm and lively meetup. All readers and crafters are welcome! 📖Book choices include both fiction and nonfiction that are relevant to our goals of creating a just, inclusive, and equitable society for all. You do not have to read this month's book to join our meetup. 🧶Bring a craft to work on while we chat, or learn a new one from one of our members. You do not have to be a crafter to join our gathering. 👀There's no need to RSVP for a Stitch & Story Circle. This posting will be updated to indicate the exact day of the meetup and chosen book as soon as it's selected, so stay tuned! 📫To learn more, please email us at: education.indivisibletricities@gmail.com. See more details •
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BADGER FORUM: Making Sense of Fiscal Policy

Benton County WA Democrats