Feb. 19, 2021 /
![Local Lawmakers to Stand Strong Against I-80 Bridge Tolling]()
CLARION – Calling it a tremendous blow to the local economy, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana), Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Clarion/Butler/Warren) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Cameron/Clearfield/Centre/Clinton/Elk/Potter/Tioga) today reiterated their steadfast opposition to tolling any part of Interstate 80. Together, they urged residents and businesses to make their voices heard as part of the public input process in the next few weeks.
Feb. 03, 2021 /
![Oberlander Frustrated with Governor’s Tax Hike Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Calling it an insult to taxpayers across the Commonwealth who have endured the governor’s countless executive orders to stay home, shutter their businesses, homeschool their children and dramatically alter their daily lives, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) expressed frustration with his state budget proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Nov. 10, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus Tuesday elected its legislative leaders for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.
Nov. 10, 2020 /
![Oberlander Elected to Full Term as House Majority Whip]()
HARRISBURG – During caucus leadership elections on Tuesday, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) was selected as House Majority Whip for the 2021-22 legislative session. This is the third highest leadership position in the House Republican Caucus.
Sep. 24, 2020 /
![Oberlander Urges Residents to Participate in Oct. 17 Shredder Event]()
CLARION – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) is encouraging residents to participate in her upcoming free Shredder Event in the parking lot of her Clarion District Office on Saturday, Oct. 17, as a way to protect themselves from identity theft.
Sep. 02, 2020 /
![Oberlander Supports Measures to Reopen PA Economy, High School Sports]()
In working to restore some semblance of normalcy to the people of the 63rd District and fully restart the economy across the state, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today cast several historic votes in the state House in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 17, 2020 /
![Oberlander, Hutchinson Announce Infrastructure Grants in Clarion County]()
HARRISBURG – Three local infrastructure projects will share $1.3 million in state grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Butler/Forest/Clarion/Warren) announced after the board meeting in Harrisburg today
Aug. 06, 2020 /
![Pyle, Oberlander, Pittman Cancel Senior Expo]()
FORD CITY – Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), along with Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana/Westmoreland), have canceled their annual Armstrong County Senior Expo at the Kittanning Township Volunteer Fire Department which usually occurs near the end of August.
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![North, West Legislators to Wolf: It’s a No Brainer]()
HARRISBURG – A key piece of legislation dealing with state government transparency that has the support of every member of the General Assembly faces the threat of a veto by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Jul. 08, 2020 /
![Oberlander Applauds Vote to Ensure People’s Voices Are Heard]()
HARRISBURG – Ensuring that the people’s voices are heard on major environmental policies statewide, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today thanked her House colleagues in voting for legislation that would require legislative authorization before Pennsylvania could impose a carbon tax.
Jun. 22, 2020 /
![Oberlander Becomes First Woman to Ascend to House Republican Whip Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) was chosen today to become the first woman to serve as Republican Caucus whip during leadership elections held at the state Capitol in Harrisburg. Oberlander succeeds Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), who was selected as majority leader, and Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), who became Speaker of the House.
Jun. 09, 2020 /
![House Committee Passes Struzzi Bill to Prevent RGGI]()
HARRISBURG – The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today took action to advance Rep. Jim Struzzi’s (R-Indiana) House Bill 2025, which would require legislative authorization before Pennsylvania could impose a carbon tax on employers engaged in electric generation, manufacturing or other industries operating in the Commonwealth, or enter into any multi-state program, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), that would impose such a tax.
May. 26, 2020 /
![Oberlander Supports Partial Year Budget to Keep State on Track]()
HARRISBURG – With state revenues uncertain during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today voted in favor of a temporary budget that will fund the Commonwealth’s services and programs through Nov. 30, 2020.
May. 06, 2020 /
![Bipartisan Group of PA House Members Urge Governor to Withdraw RGGI Order]()
HARRISBURG – At the request of Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Washington/Fayette), a bipartisan group of 58 Pennsylvania House of Representatives members signed a letter urging Gov. Tom Wolf and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to suspend Pennsylvania’s regulatory efforts to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Apr. 06, 2020 /
![Kahle Lake Meeting Canceled for April 13]()
KNOX – Due to the state’s stay-at-home order and the COVID-19 crisis, Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), along with Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Clarion/Venango/Butler/Forest/Warren) and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PBFC), have had to postpone an informational meetingregarding the upcoming plans to repair a hazardous dam at Kahle Lake.
Mar. 12, 2020 /
BUTLER – The pressing need for employees in local businesses and manufacturing was the focus of a roundtable discussion held by the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and hosted by Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler), at the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School on Tuesday.
Mar. 05, 2020 /
![House Majority Policy Committee to Convene Business Roundtable Discussion in Butler]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Butler to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, elected officials and economic development organizations. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Oberlander Announces Safety, Security Grants for Local Schools]()
HARRISBURG -- Nine local school districts will each receive at least $30,000 to assist with security- and safety-related expenses at their facilities, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said today.
Feb. 14, 2020 /
![Kahle Lake to Receive State Funds for Dam Improvements, Oberlander, Hutchinson Announce]()
HARRISBURG – Efforts to repair the dam at Kahle Lake will soon benefit from the release of state funds, according to Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Clarion/Butler/Forest/Warren).
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Oberlander Bill to Ensure Safety of Donor Breast Milk Heads to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation ensuring that human donor breast milk is held to the highest possible health and safety standards is one step away from being signed into law after clearing both the House and Senate this week, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), sponsor of the proposal.