Ruth's Positions

1. Justice and public safety is a PRIMARY role of government and we don’t spend enough on it. The percent of the state budget going to justice and public safety is inadequate to meet the need for speedy trials and appropriate discipline. This must change! We must also ensure that our police, fire, and rescue workers are well trained, well equipped and ready to protect our citizens.
   
   
2. Health care is expensive and getting more so every year. This is a complex and confusing issue that government can’t solve by itself. We must all work to improve our personal health, make wise health care choices and utilize whatever tools the government gives us to reduce insurance costs (HSA). Government should avoid increasing insurance mandates that add more costs than benefits and encourage individual owned insurance.
   
   
3. Immigration is tough to address effectively on the state level. Restrictions on driver’s licenses and on access to higher education help. We must also recognize that these people are coming in response to a need for workers in certain job sectors. How do we address that need for workers? We must not let fear cloud the issue.
   
   
4. Good government  is critical to public confidence.We have recently experienced ethical problems in our state that must not be repeated.I support clear ethics laws with appropriate discipline, full disclosure of interests, transparency of process, and fairness.These principles of conduct should apply in both the legislative process and elections.Good government also includes a public expectation of efficient and effective operations. I support program reviews and other measures to improve service delivery and general operations.

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