...+ S&P Global Ratings affirmed its '##+' rating on Oregon's general obligation (GO) bonds outstanding, based on the application of its "Methodology for Rating U.S. Governments," published Sept. 9, 2024, on RatingsDirect. + At the same time, we affirmed our '##' rating on the state's appropriation-backed (certificates of participation [COPs]) debt outstanding. + We also affirmed our '##+/A-1' rating on Oregon's various variable-rate demand GO bonds outstanding, which receive liquidity support in the form of a standby purchase agreement (SBPA) with U.S. Bank N.A., and our '##+/A-1' rating on the series 2022E variable-rate demand GO bonds, which receive liquidity support in the form of an SBPA with JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. The long-term component of the rating on certain variable-rate bonds reflects our view of the state's credit characteristics, while the short-term component of the rating reflects our view of the liquidity support in the form of an SBPA by their respective providers. + The...