Cecil County issued $49.6 million in Public Improvement Bonds to advance projects in the County’s adopted Capital Improvement Plan. The funding supports emergency services, law enforcement, Cecil College, public schools, libraries, significant public works, and roadway improvements. In addition, Moody’s reaffirmed its Aa1 rating and Standard & Poor’s affirmed its AA+ rating, both with stable outlooks. The ratings agencies pointed to healthy reserves, strong liquidity, conservative budgeting, and long-term financial planning. They also noted the…

Fitch Ratings has assigned an "AAA" rating to Charles County’s $69.2 million Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2025, and affirmed the County’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and outstanding general obligation bonds at the same level. The outlook remains "Stable." The bonds, expected to sell competitively on November 18, will fund a wide range of County projects — from school construction and government facilities to park improvements and water management systems. Fitch’s report highlights Charles County’s…

Fitch Ratings has assigned a "AAA" rating to Montgomery County’s $280 million general obligation consolidated public improvement bonds, Series 2025A, and affirmed the County’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and outstanding GO bonds at the same level. The outlook remains "Stable." The bonds, scheduled for competitive sale on November 6, will refinance bond anticipation notes that funded earlier capital projects and directly finance additional County infrastructure investments. The rating underscores Fitch’s confidence in Montgomery County’s long-term…