Capital Bytes


	Citizens want city improvement plan to focus on blighted areas By STEVEN C. STANDRIDGE Harrisburg’s initiative for revitalizing downtown has drawn criticism that it focuses too much on how the city looks to visitors and not how livable it is for residents. Pa. may soon expand gambling By JODI PREISLER With hopes of increasing revenue, the state might place slot machines in present gambling establishments, though critics fear the social costs that may result.							Candidate still waiting for official appointment By RYAN NAGY Appointee to Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection lacks the power to assume department responsibilities and execute Governor Rendell’s agenda until she is named to the position by state senate. Local legislator proud to serve her community By RYAN NAGY As a state legislator, Pat Vance works night and day to provide quality living for the residents of Cumberland County.