Amidst turbulent economic times across the country, Virginia is a bright spot!

Governor Kaine announced yesterday that all three credit rating agencies (Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's) have assigned their triple-Abond rating with a stable outlook to the Commonwealth's GeneralObligation Bonds.

"The triple-A ratings are a testament to Virginia's fiscal strengths,"Governor Kaine said. "They also underscore the timely efforts we havemade to address the impact on Virginia of the slowing national economy."

Read more here, and be glad you live in Virginia!