Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA' rating and stable outlook to Hudson County, N.J.'s general obligation (GO) bonds series 2014. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AA' rating on the county's GO debt outstanding and its the 'AA-' rating on the county's appropriation backed debt. The outlook is stable. The bonds are secured by the full-faith-and-credit pledge of Hudson County. We understand bond proceeds, along with nearly $20 million from grants and other funds on hand, will be used to redeem about $94 million of bond anticipation notes coming due in December 2014. Our rating on Hudson County reflects what we view as its: Strong economy, as demonstrated by strong wealth and incomes, as well