Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA' rating to $36.8 million State of Ohio (Treasurer of State) capital facilities bonds, consisting of:
--$30 million mental health capital facilities bonds, series II-2008A, and
--$6.8 million cultural and sports facilities refunding bonds, series 2008A.
The bonds are expected to sell via negotiation on or about July 29. Fitch also affirms the 'AA' rating on approximately $2.6 billion of outstanding appropriation bonds of the state and certain agencies. The Rating Outlook is Stable.