Preliminary investment returns for 2025 fiscal year up by nearly 8% as of the end of May

The amount the state owes to bondholders is at its lowest in more than a decade

Wall Street analysis notes the state is doing better on debt relief and public-worker pension funding

Investment returns of nearly 11%, according to preliminary figures

Credit-rating firms identify strong budget reserves and full public-worker pension payments as key factors

State law requires a portion of Lottery revenues to fund the pensions of retired public workers