Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Standard & Poor downgrades MS bonds
http://msbusiness.com/2017/05/breaking-credit-rater-warns-mississippi-citing-economy-taxes/
Another credit rating agency is warning that the financial outlook for Mississippi government finances is weakening.
Standard & Poor’s Financial Services on Tuesday downgraded its outlook for state government credit rating to negative from stable.
S&P didn’t actually cut Mississippi’s debt ratings, but warned that it could later, saying it expects a budget squeeze to continue because of slow economic growth while tax cuts eat into state revenue.
The agency also cites the unfunded liability of the Public Employees Retirement System, which could require higher contributions from state and local governments to close the gap.
Standard & Poor’s Financial Services on Tuesday downgraded its outlook for state government credit rating to negative from stable.
S&P didn’t actually cut Mississippi’s debt ratings, but warned that it could later, saying it expects a budget squeeze to continue because of slow economic growth while tax cuts eat into state revenue.
The agency also cites the unfunded liability of the Public Employees Retirement System, which could require higher contributions from state and local governments to close the gap.