Good morning, Morristown.

New Jersey public schools ranked among the nation’s best for education quality as a WalletHub study found they placed second in reading scores + tied for the lowest dropout rates.

The study compared 50 states on academic outcomes, safety and spending, confirming the Garden State’s strong performance.

Rep. Gottheimer announced Monday he introduced the Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act to restore the CDC's FoodNet program amid a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands, including dozens locally, & he sent an urgent letter urging faster pathogen tracking.

A New Jersey law now requires all e-bikes to be registered and some to be insured as of July 19—children under 15 cannot operate e-bikes and riders without proper licenses will face a $50 fine.

NJ filings for GetCoveredNJ suggest health insurance premiums could rise nearly 14% in 2027 based on trends in other states.

The state Department of Banking and Insurance is reviewing the submissions — a sign for consumers to prepare for higher costs on non-employer plans.

Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after the FDA determined a reported Cyclospora positive sample was false — the recalled product was distributed between June 29 and July 16 and consumers are urged to discard it and seek refunds at the place of purchase.

A new study finds movie tickets in the Garden State cost about $18.49 and a typical movie date runs nearly $57.96, which is above national averages.

The report notes that Tuesday discounts and matinee shows can help local moviegoers save + make outings more affordable.