KBRA Releases Report Assigning AA+ Rating with a Stable Outlook to State of Connecticut Special Tax Obligation Bonds, Transportation Infrastructure Purposes, 2020 Series A

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On May 14, 2020, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned a long-term rating of AA+ with a Stable Outlook to the State of Connecticut Special Tax Obligation Bonds, Transportation Infrastructure Purposes, 2020 Series A. KBRA additionally affirmed the long-term rating of AA+ and Stable Outlook on outstanding Special Tax Obligation Bonds, Transportation Infrastructure Purposes.

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