The limit for municipal contributions to volunteer first aid, ambulance and rescue squads jumps from $70,000 to $125,000, plus $70,000 more for those in need.
A bill would raise the maximum weekly benefit for temporary disability and family leave by more than $200, helping people who make roughly $60,000 to $73,700.
Lakes in the Highlands and Pinelands would get priority. One skeptic says it's "a drop in the bucket" and that future aid should be tied to local action.