Campaign email
shelliyoder@me.com
Educational background
M.S. Ed. and M.Div.
Occupation(s)
Senior Lecturer at Indiana University Kelley School of Business
The state must better incentivize the transition to renewable energy sources and promote regenerative practices in agriculture and waste management. Supporting public transportation investment and infrastructure improvements will also curb pollution. I will continue to support and work on polices that establish monitoring systems to track air and water quality, as well as protect local units of government’s ability to promote environmental stewardship and public health within our communities. Addressing the challenges of pollution affecting community health, climate change, and the environment requires comprehensive state policies and plans grounded in science and evidence-based medicine.
All schools receiving state funds should be held to the same standards. Fiscal transparency ensures that taxpayer money is used responsibly, promoting trust and accountability. Fraud and loss of millions of taxpayers’ dollars have already occurred due to lack of oversight as more state dollars are going to voucher and virtual charter schools. By holding all schools to the same standards, we uphold the principles of equity, transparency, and excellence in education for all Indiana students. More than 90% of all Indiana students attend a traditional public school, and our school funding should reflect this preference. I will fight back against the demonization of public schools and support their value as a public good.
As a fierce advocate for reproductive freedom and access to abortion care, my priorities are to protect and improve reproductive healthcare and outcomes in Indiana. These include advocating for evidence-based and age-appropriate comprehensive human sexuality education in K-12, affordable contraception, and accessible abortion care services. I will continue fighting for the repeal of Indiana’s abortion ban, improving maternal health outcomes, and addressing Indiana’s alarming infant mortality rates. I support full funding for maternal health programs, including doula services for Medicaid individuals, improved access to prenatal care, and better postpartum care services for all Hoosiers.
First, tackling stagnate wages and wage disparities is essential to addressing affordable housing. Utilizing affordable housing tools like community land trusts can help create long-term affordable housing options for low to median income residents. Protecting local governments' ability to implement tenant protections, such as eviction prevention measures, is vital to stabilize housing access and security. Additionally, enabling court-based enforcement of habitability standards ensures that tenants have safe and livable housing conditions. By combining these approaches, Indiana can make significant strides in improving access to affordable housing, promoting economic stability, and fostering thriving communities for all residents.
I support gun safety policies such as secure storage and child access prevention legislation proven to prevent tragic accidents and unauthorized firearm use. Additionally, advocating for background check requirements is essential to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who pose a danger to society, and regulating ghost guns will help curb the proliferation of untraceable firearms. I also support prohibiting domestic abusers under temporary orders from possessing firearms to protect victims from further harm. Furthermore, requiring new handgun models sold in Indiana to incorporate childproofing features will bolster safety measures and prevent unauthorized access to firearms.
