The Ohio state government plans to purchase $20 million in Israel Bonds, with a maturity date of 2028 and a 4.46% interest rate, states Arutz-7. Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague made the announcement and Ohio is one of the largest government owners of Israel Bonds in the US, owning $182.5 million in the bonds. Every Ohio state treasurer has purchased Israel Bonds since 1993 and 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel and 30 years since the first investment by Ohio.