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Fitch Ratings upgrades outlook on Kansas bonds to positive

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on Kansas' bond ratings to positive from stable. This was the second positive outlook issued for the state this year. Fitch Ratings affirmed the AA rating, which was the first issuer default rating issued for the state in January 2024, and assigned an AA- rating to the Kansas Development Finance Authority's upcoming sale of $128 million in appropriation-backed revenue bonds.

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The rating outlook reflects the state's trend of improved expenditure control and resilience. Fitch noted that Kansas built its budget stabilization fund to new highs while gradually reducing reliance on non-recurring measures. Governor Laura Kelly stated the outlooks recognize the work done to recover from the fiscal challenges.

Advocates in Kansas are debating radical fiscal and education overhauls and tax incentives.

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Who's involved

  • KansasState of Kansas whose bond ratings were reviewed and upgraded.
  • Laura KellyGovernor of Kansas who commented on the rating outlooks.

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  • KansasSpeculative

    Kansas could see its financial standing affected by the state's successful management of its budget and debt.

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