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From Bloomberg: Ohio had its rating raised one notch to AAA by Fitch Ratings on Thursday, Sept. 8, the first time the state received the top grade from the company, which cited a trend of balanced finances as well as growth in fiscal reserves and cash balances.
The upgrade "reflects material strengthening of the state's financial resilience and budget management, particularly over the past two biennia," the rating agency said.
The state's Treasurer's office is urging lenders to make loans to cover the steep costs of adoption. Participating credit unions get an extra incentive by being permitted to accept deposits from public institutions a perk typically enjoyed only by banks.