New Jersey ranked 30th in CNBC’s list of top states for business in 2025, dropping five places. The state also earned an “F” in business friendliness, ranking 49th. For cost of living, NJ got a D+.

Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, joined Eric Landskroner to discuss the rankings.

Also, all of New Jersey’s $45 million in opioid settlement money for the next year could be going to four hospitals. The state attorney general and those who work in recovery services want to know why. Morgan Thompson, a member of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council and the CEO of the Union County-based Prevention Links, spoke about the issue.