Lawmakers need to pay attention to credit rating

By: Mark Harmsworth

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 529

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Washington state boasts one of the strongest credit profiles in the nation, but the warning lights are flashing.

Moody’s recently affirmed the state’s AAA rating while slapping it with a negative outlook indicating the organizations lack of faith in the Olympia leadership to right the ship. Fitch rates the state AA+ ( a good but lower rating) with a negative outlook. S&P holds it at AA+ with a stable outlook.

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