KBRA Releases Report Assigning A+ Rating to Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, First Series of 2023; Affirms Ratings for Related Obligations; Outlook is Stable

On February 14, 2023, KBRA assigned a long-term rating of A+ to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (Commission) Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, First Series of 2023.

KBRA additionally affirmed:

• The long-term rating of AA- for the Commission’s Turnpike Revenue Bonds.
• The long-term rating of A+ for the Commission’s Turnpike Subordinate Bonds.
• The long-term rating of AA- for the Commission’s Motor License Fund-Enhanced Turnpike Subordinate Special Revenue Bonds.

The Outlook for each obligation is Stable.

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Disclosures

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