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. 03, 2020 /
![Oberlander Joins White House Officials to Launch Addiction Resource Guide for Rural Communities]()
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To help ensure that local communities have the resources they need to fight back against the opioid epidemic, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) joined the Office of National Drug Control Policy to announce the launch of the Rural Community Action Guide in Washington, D.C. on Friday.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Oberlander Announces $100,000 in Ag Grants to Dairy Producers]()
HARRISBURG – Two state grants worth a total of $100,000 will allow two local ag producers to innovate and grow the dairy industry in the 63rd District, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).
Jan. 17, 2020 /
![Local Fire, EMS Companies to Receive Nearly $300,000 in State Grants, Oberlander Announces]()
HARRISBURG – Within Clarion and Armstrong counties, 25 fire and ambulance companies will receive more than $290,692 combined in state grants, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said today.
Nov. 22, 2019 /
![Oberlander to Host REAL ID Seminar]()
MARIENVILLE – To help educate local residents about the process to apply for a REAL ID, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) will host an informational session on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Marienville.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
![Oberlander Announces $700,000 State Grant for Clarion Glassworks Project]()
HARRISBURG – The Glassworks Business Park in Clarion will benefit from $700,000 in state grant money to help develop the former glass plant into an industrial park for multiple businesses, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) announced today.
Oct. 25, 2019 /
MIFFLINTOWN -- Business issues facing rural Pennsylvania were the focus of a roundtable discussion of the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) Thursday morning in Juniata County.
Oct. 22, 2019 /
![House Majority Policy Committee to Convene Business Roundtable Discussion in Juniata County]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Juniata County 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.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
![Oberlander, Hutchinson Announce $4.4 Million State Grant for St. Petersburg Water Project]()
HARRISBURG – To help ensure that residents of St. Petersburg have clean and safe water for years to come, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded the borough’s municipal authority with a state grant of $4.4 million, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Forest/Venango/Warren) announced.
Oct. 02, 2019 /
![Oberlander’s Free ID Theft, Shredder Event Scheduled for Oct. 19]()
CLARION – To help make it easier for local residents to better protect their personal and financial information, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) will hold an Identity Theft and Shredder Event, at no charge, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9-11 a.m.
Sep. 25, 2019 /
![House Policy Committee to Convene Business Roundtable Discussion in Blair County]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Blair County to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, elected officials and economic development organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, unfunded mandates, health care, higher education, regulatory reform and criminal justice reform. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Oberlander Welcomes Veterans, Active-Duty Military to Expo]()
CLARION – Residents of the 63rd District who have or are serving in the military and their families are invited to Rep. Donna Oberlander’s (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) Fourth Annual Veterans Expo on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
![House Majority Policy Committee to Hold Philadelphia Hearing on Economic Competitiveness]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will hold a public hearing to learn more about efforts to attract large businesses to southeastern Pennsylvania. Among the issues to be discussed will include challenges to attract business and industry to this region of the state, along with suggestions for improvement.
Aug. 30, 2019 /
![House Members to Tour Lehigh Valley Cement Manufacturer]()
WHAT: The House Manufacturing Caucus, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), and the House Cement Caucus, chaired by Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton), will host a factory tour as a way to educate their colleagues about the cement and concrete industry.
Aug. 30, 2019 /
![House Committees to Visit Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ TechVentures]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), and House Appropriations Committee will travel to the Lehigh Valley to tour and hold a roundtable discussion at Ben Franklin TechVentures, a business-technology incubator owned and operated by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP). BFTP/NEP invests in and supports early-stage, technology-based companies and established manufacturers to create and retain jobs, and advance technologies that improve the human condition. BFTP/NEP provides technical and business expertise, referrals and resources, and networking opportunities in addition to funding.
Aug. 21, 2019 /
![Policy Committee Tours Southcentral PA Business to Learn More about Workforce Challenges]()
CARLISLE – To learn more about a variety of businesses throughout southcentral Pennsylvania and the challenges they face in creating good jobs for Pennsylvanians, the House Majority Policy Committee toured several locations in the region this week, according to Policy Chairman Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).
Aug. 16, 2019 /
![Business Issues to be Focus of Policy Committee Roundtable]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Carlisle to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, state taxation, regulatory reform and transportation logistics. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Aug. 13, 2019 /
![House Committees to Attend ‘Operation Hurricane’ Rescue Demonstration]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will join with the House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), to observe Operation Hurricane, a full-scale exercise coordinated by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Aug. 08, 2019 /
![Policy Committee to Tour State College’s Innovative Launchbox]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to State College, Centre County, to learn more about the Happy Valley Launchbox, an innovation hub that connects local entrepreneurs to resources, facilities and supports, such as working spaces and legal and intellectual property advice. Launchbox is intended to help entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes and grow their businesses.
Aug. 01, 2019 /
![Oberlander, Hutchinson Announce $1 Million Grant for Clarion Hospital ER]()
HARRISBURG – To help ensure access to emergency medical care and create jobs in Clarion County, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Clarion/Butler) announced today that $1 million in state funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Projects (RACP) program has been approved for Clarion Healthcare System Inc., which operates Clarion Hospital.