...February 18, 2020 NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Feb. 18, 2020--S&P Global Ratings assigned its '##+' long-term rating on the Board of Public Buildings, Mo.'s series A 2020 special obligation refunding bonds, issued for the state of Missouri. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its '###' long-term rating on Missouri's general obligation (GO) bonds outstanding, and its '##+' rating on the state's appropriation-backed debt outstanding. The outlook on all ratings is stable. The '##+' long-term rating on the series A 2020 bonds and the state's appropriation-backed debt outstanding is based on the application of S&P Global Ratings' "Issue Credit Ratings Linked To U.S. Public Finance Obligors' Creditworthiness" criteria (published Nov. 20, 2019). The '##+' long-term rating on the series A 2020 special obligation refunding bonds reflects our view of: - The strong contractual provisions of the bond structure; - The state's longstanding and demonstrated commitment; and - The importance...
