• Message from the Chair

• May 17 — May Meeting

• June 7 — River City Pride Parade

• July 17 — Annual Poker Run

• Upcoming Resistance Events

Message from the Chair

The impact of SB1’s unnecessary revenue cuts is becoming clearer—and more damaging. State revenue is projected to drop by over $1 billion, while financial obligations remain unchanged. Market performance is lagging, and Hoosiers will soon be asked to do more with less. The small property tax savings promised by SB1 will likely be erased by rising local taxes needed just to keep basic services running.

This week, the state chose not to participate in a federal summer food program that helps feed 700,000 low-income Indiana children. For many kids, school is their main source of nutrition, and summer already leaves them vulnerable. This decision is yet another attack on public education and social support in Indiana.

Vanderburgh County Democrats will do what we can—rallying support for local food banks and families in need—but these vital centralized programs cannot be fully replaced at the local level. No child should go hungry in a state with so much. Hunger is a policy choice, and it’s one our current leadership continues to make.

Meanwhile, Governor Braun is now openly considering tolling Indiana’s interstates to cover the self-inflicted budget shortfall. If that happens, the “Crossroads of America” may soon come with a price tag.

We’ll continue to see more cuts, more shortfalls, and more burden shifted onto working Hoosiers unless we demand better. Contact your representatives. Call and write the governor’s office. Speak up—because the consequences are already here.

– Cheryl Schultz, Chair

MAY 17 MEETING
North Park Library
Doors Open at 9:30 AM

Join Us This Saturday!

We hope to see you at our upcoming meeting this Saturday!
Doors open at 9:30 AM | Meeting begins at 10:00 AM

We’re excited to welcome Assistant Professor of Economics, Alex Taylor, who will share insights on the impact of the Trump tariffs.

In addition, we’ll hear from a prospective candidate for State Representative in District 78, who will formally announce the launch of an exploratory committee.

Don’t miss this informative and engaging morning—see you there!

Walk With Us in the Pride Parade!
June 7th | Noon

Join us in showing our support for the LGBTQ community as we march in the annual Pride on Friday, June 7! This is a wonderful opportunity to stand in solidarity and celebrate love, equality, and inclusion.

We’ll share the meetup location and details in the coming weeks—stay tuned!

Save the Date: Annual Poker Run – July 17

Join us for our Annual Poker Run on Wednesday, July 17! We’ll visit five local establishments, drawing a card at each stop. The participant with the best hand wins $1,000!

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased via our ActBlue page.

Click here to get your ticket and join the fun!

Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there

Upcoming Resistance Events

Special thanks to our In to Win monthly donors!

Blue — Glenn Boberg, Tamara Wilder
Gold — Jim Butler, Dona Hall
Silver — Cheryl Schultz, Jonathan McGovern, Noah Robinson, Ann Wallis, Janet Hollis, Melissa Vandeveer, Freda Vossburg, Jane Duesterberg, Sally Busby, Gina Robinson Ungar, Anne Butsch, Leah Dugan, Ulanda Sanders, Becky Heil, Paula Jernigan, Shannon Dierlam, Charles Conaway, Susan Meyer
Bronze — Edie Hardcastle, Connie Parker, Valerie Ewers, Nancy Higgs, Melissa Moore, Pearl Quartey, Hope Fussner, Nikki Webb, Mary Engelland, Caroline Nellis, Jennifer Zoph, Katherine Rybak, Mary Ruthenburg, Steven Weber