NPCA and the New Jersey Paint Council said they will closely monitor the bill’s activity, especially since Governor James McGreevey is not likely to agree to take $50 million from the $7 billion tobacco settlement revenue in light of the $6 billion shortfall in the 2003 state budget.

l W.R. Grace has acquired Addiment, Inc., a Doraville, GA-based manufacturer of admixtures, cleaners and sealers for the concrete paver and masonry industries. Terms of the accord were not disclosed.