Court reverses volunteer firefighter’s benefits rejection

1. Murphy signs bill expanding family leave in New Jersey

New Jersey’s paid family leave is doubling from six to 12 weeks and increasing the amount people will bring home under a new law Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed Tuesday.

2. Winter storm could snarl NJ commute, governor warns

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the latest round of winter weather could make a mess of the afternoon commute. The Democratic governor delivered a storm update Wednesday at the state police intelligence center.

3. NJ leaders reach agreement on cannabis sticking points

New Jersey’s governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement over key sticking points in their effort to legalize recreational marijuana, though the measure is still being worked on, the legislator taking the lead on the issue said Wednesday.

4. School bus driver revived with Narcan after crashing in Newark with 11 students onboard

A school bus driver was reportedly revived with an opioid overdose antidote after the bus she was operating crashed into a tree Wednesday afternoon in Newark.

5. Oil companies should not be allowed to start blasting off Jersey Shore, lawsuit says

Until the federal courts decide whether to block seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean, oil companies should not be allowed to begin the process, seen as a precursor to allowing oil drilling, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday.