Oberlander Votes to Protect Energy Jobs, Working Families

Dec. 16, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that seeks to protect thousands of blue-collar energy jobs in Armstrong County and the southwest region of the state passed the state House Wednesday in a bipartisan vote, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).

Oberlander to Host Town Hall Meeting on Human Trafficking

Nov. 01, 2021 /

CLARION – With Pennsylvania ranking in the top 10 states of human trafficking cases, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) is again teaming up with the Pennsylvania State Police’s Office of Community Engagement to hold a town hall meeting on the growing crime.

State House Posthumously Honors Life, Contributions of Fred McIlhattan

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously voted Monday to posthumously honor the late Fred McIlhattan, who served as the state representative for the 63rd District from 1997 to 2008, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), author of the resolution.

Oberlander, Hutchinson Report $4.2 Million for Drinking Water Projects in Clarion County

Oct. 20, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – More than $4.2 million in state financing will benefit drinking water projects in Knox, New Bethlehem and Rimersburg, according to an announcement today by state Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Clarion/Butler/Forest/Warren). The funding was awarded Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST).

Oberlander, Munsee Urge Drivers to Turn in Illegible License Plates

Oct. 01, 2021 /

CLARION – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today reminded drivers that if their vehicle license plate is difficult to read, that replacement plates are available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, Oberlander is teaming up with Clarion County Sheriff Rex Munsee for a special event on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at her district office.

Oberlander Invites Residents to Have Documents Securely Shredded

Sep. 13, 2021 /

CLARION – To help local residents more securely dispose of their unwanted documents, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) is encouraging residents to participate in her upcoming free Shredder Event on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9-11 a.m.

Oberlander Resumes Nifty Sixty Expo on Aug. 6

Jul. 14, 2021 /

CLARION – Rep. Donna Oberlander’s (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) Nifty Sixty Senior Expo is back on the calendar after having been canceled last year due to the pandemic. This year’s event has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, at the Clarion Mall.

Oberlander Supports Responsible, Sustainable State Budget

Jun. 28, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – A 2021-22 state budget that meets current needs while looking ahead to fiscal challenges in future years garnered the support of Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) last week at the state Capitol. The state budget package passed the House on Friday night and is expected to be signed by the governor in the coming days.

Oberlander Seeks Reopening of PennDOT Travel Sites

May. 17, 2021 /

CLARION – Calling it a disservice to rural residents, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said today that she is co-sponsoring legislation that would force PennDOT to resume full services at its travel sites across the state, including those in Clarion and West Kittanning.

Ortitay, House Leaders Detail Missteps, Call for Investigation on Data Breach

Apr. 30, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), House Majority Whip Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) will discuss the latest COVID-19 contact tracing data breach by the Wolf administration, opportunities missed to reduce the risks to private citizens and request a full, independent investigation.

Oberlander, Hutchinson Announce $1.25 Million for Local Projects

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Two projects in Clarion County will receive a combined total of $1.25 million in state grant funding to enhance public safety, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Clarion/Butler/Forest/Warren) announced today.

Oberlander, Hutchinson Announce $1.5 Million for Knox Borough Water Line

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – More than $1.5 million in state funding will help fund a water line replacement project in Knox Borough, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Clarion/Venango/Butler/Forest) announced today after the grant was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST).

Local Lawmakers to Stand Strong Against I-80 Bridge Tolling

Feb. 19, 2021 /

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.

Oberlander Frustrated with Governor’s Tax Hike Proposal

Feb. 03, 2021 /

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.