S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA-' long-term rating to Augusta , Kan.'s approximately $7.885 million series 2025 general obligation (GO) bonds. At the same time, we affirmed our 'AA-' long-term rating on the city's existing general obligation bonds. The outlook is stable. ENGLEWOOD (S&P Global Ratings) Sep. 24, 2025--S&P Global Ratings today took the rating actions listed above. We view Augusta's environmental exposure to drought and severe weather as elevated compared to the U.S. However, the city notes that its water utility has plenty of capacity and is working to upgrade and maintain its plant. In 2023, the city overhauled its electric utility rates and improved its cash position after the 2021 winter storm known as Winter Storm Uri. We
