State Senator | District 40
Shelli Yoder
Minority Caucus Leader
Proudly Serving District 40
Indiana Senate District 40 encompasses the majority of Monroe County and includes the Indiana University-Bloomington campus.
Elected
2020
Occupation
Senior Lecturer at Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Education
Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Services, Indiana University South Bend Master’s in Divinity, Vanderbilt
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Lives in Bloomington with her spouse and three children
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Access to safe, reliable water is essential—and so is making sure our community understands and engages with decisions that impact that access.![]()
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Southern Monroe Water Authority is seeking a rate adjustment to support infrastructure repairs, replace aging meters and meet updated federal water quality standards. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is reviewing the request and inviting public comment through September 8.![]()
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🧾 Learn more about the case and how to share your feedback: www.in.gov/oucc/watersewer/key-cases-by-utility/southern-monroe-water-corporation-rates/![]()
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📄 If you choose to comment, reference IURC Cause No. 46245-U or “Southern Monroe Water.”![]()
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Thoughtful public input is a key part of the process. I encourage you to learn more, ask questions and make your voice heard. #INForAll #CommunityInputMatters
Southern Monroe Water Corporation Rates
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Breadcrumbs OUCC Water/Sewer Key Cases By Utility Current: Southern Monroe Water Corporation Rates Southern Monroe Water Corporation Rates Southern Monroe Water Authority is seeking a rate increase i...
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom—and a reminder of how fiercely it must be defended.![]()
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It marks the day the last enslaved people were told they were free—years after they should have been. That delay wasn’t an accident. It was a strategy. One we still see playing out today.![]()
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Because let’s be clear:![]()
When books are banned, when history is rewritten, when peaceful voices are silenced, and when Black Hoosiers are still fighting to be seen and heard in their own communities—freedom is not fully realized.![]()
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Juneteenth is not just about the past.![]()
It’s about what we do now—in a time when the very idea of justice is being politicized, when equity is treated as a threat and when some would rather erase our shared history than confront it.![]()
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We will not look away.![]()
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We will not be silent.![]()
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And we will not stop fighting for a future where every Hoosier is truly free—not just in law, but in life.![]()
Freedom came late. Justice cannot.![]()
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#Juneteenth #INForAll #ThisIsAmerica
Saturday morning, I had the profound honor of speaking at the Field of Honor Ceremony at Ivy Tech Bloomington—where rows upon rows of American flags ripple in tribute to the heroes who have served, sacrificed, and stood for something greater than themselves.![]()
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Each flag tells a story. Of courage. Of love. Of service. Of struggle.![]()
And together, they remind us that the strength of our nation lies not in power, but in people—especially those who show up, stand up, and carry others forward.![]()
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Thank you to the Exchange Club of Northside Bloomington and the many volunteers who made this sacred display possible. Funds raised support veterans and families in Southern Indiana who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. That’s patriotism in action.![]()
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If you haven’t yet, take a walk through the Field of Honor. Let it speak to you. Let it remind you who we are—and who we’re still becoming. #INForAll
This weekend I stood shoulder to shoulder with Hoosiers who refuse to accept fear in place of freedom, cruelty in place of care or unchecked power in place of democracy.![]()
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At more than 30 rallies across our state of Indiana, I saw the true power of community where thousands showed up—the people who don’t just talk about justice but live it, demand it and make it real. That’s the kind of leadership we need more of. Not crowns and commands but courage and compassion.![]()
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I don’t just support the people I serve—I show up. I listen. I march. I believe that elected office is about standing with those who feel unheard, unsafe or unseen—and refusing to back down when our rights are on the line.![]()
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Because here in Indiana we believe in liberty—not loyalty to power. We believe in people—not politics of control. And we’re not going anywhere.![]()
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#INForAll #NoKings #DemocracyInAction
If your home or business was affected by the recent tornado in Monroe County, help is here. A Disaster Loan Outreach Center is now open in Bloomington to support residents and small businesses with low-interest federal loans for recovery.![]()
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I’ve heard your stories—about damage, displacement and the long road ahead. I’ve pushed for every resource possible because you deserve support that matches the strength of this community.![]()
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📍 Location: Monroe County Emergency Management Office![]()
📅 Open through June 13![]()
🕘 Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.![]()
📞 Can’t make it in person? Apply at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov ![]()
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Debris cleanup assistance:![]()
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Monroe County has several drop-off sites for tornado-related debris:![]()
-Lighthouse Christian Academy![]()
-Intersection of Harmony Road and Elwren Road![]()
-Intersection of E Jackson Creek Drive and S. Sandpiper Drive![]()
-Monroe County Debris Management Site (by appointment only)![]()
Call 812-349-2020 to schedule![]()
7740 North Fish Road, Bloomington![]()
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Each site has two dumpsters: one for yard/tree debris and one for house/construction debris. Please do not mix materials. More info: co.monroe.in.us![]()
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Please share this with your neighbors. No one should have to face recovery alone. #MonroeCountyStrong #INForAll #DisasterRecovery #HoosierHelp
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