I’m not much for talking politics, and, Lord knows, I’m loathe to say nice things about politicians. However, this story from the IBJ news feed is worth comment:
Standard & Poor’s Rating Service has raised Indiana’s credit rating to its highest-ever, allowing schools and other agencies to borrow money at lower interest rates.
Standard & Poor’s pushed the rating to “AAA” from “AA+,” where it had stood since 2006.
The was due in part to property tax reform, low-overall state debt levels, a stable and diversifying economy, and relatively conservative biennial budget.
The new rate reflects the state’s “continued strong management that has led to the property tax reform that has realigned state and local spending and is not expected to impact the state’s long-term financial performance,” S&P said.
He had me wondering at first with his proclivity for building new roads, but Mitch came in and did exactly what he said he was going to do: Move this state out of the malaise it sat in for 16+ years. He did so innovative ideas and determination to stick to his vision even when it’s not popular. That is what I call leadership.
Meanwhile, his opponents are still sputtering about having to change their clocks.
