KBRA Releases Report Assigning AA, Stable Outlook on State of Louisiana General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On March 30, 2023, KBRA assigned the long-term AA rating to the State of Louisiana General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A. The Outlook is Stable.

The bonds benefit from a pledge of the State’s full faith and credit to the punctual payment of principal and interest, further supported by the structure whereby all State money deposited in the State Treasury, excluding grants or donations, is first credited to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund (“BSRF”); under the administrative procedures of the State Treasurer’s office, monthly debt service requirements are set aside in the BSRF during the immediately preceding and current months, followed by monthly transfers of excess funds to the State’s general and other funds. KBRA understands that proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used to finance various capital outlay projects.

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