A” bond rating Wednesday, when a key bond-rating agency downgraded its assessment of the state’s creditworthiness to Aa1. The move by Moody’s ends more than three decades in which Maryland held the highest bond rating from the three rating agencies: Moody’s,

Maryland long coveted the highest bond rating over decades. Not anymore. One of three credit rating agencies, Moody's Ratings, on Wednesday downgraded

Maryland’s AAA credit rating was maintained, confirming the state’s economy is strong in spite of a tough legislative session and federal policies.