Jun. 30, 2022 /
![Oberlander, Hutchinson Elated with Court Decision to Halt I-80 Tolling]()
HARRISBURG – Plans to toll nine current bridges in Pennsylvania under the Department of Transportation’s Pathways Major Bridge P3 Initiative are permanently halted under a final order by the state’s Commonwealth Court, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) said today.
Jun. 28, 2022 /
![House Approves Bill to Streamline Hiring of Campus Police at State System Universities, Lawmakers Say]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the importance of campus security, the state House has approved legislation that will ease the hiring of campus police officers by state System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities.
Jun. 22, 2022 /
![Oberlander Invites Residents Upcoming Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar]()
HAWTHORN – In an effort to help educate local residents about their rights regarding firearms and their safety, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) is holding another of her popular Firearms Safety and Rights Seminars on Saturday, July 9, in Hawthorn.
May. 25, 2022 /
![Bill to Streamline Hiring of Campus Police at State System Universities Earns Committee Approval, Lawmakers Say]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to help boost security on campuses within the State System of Higher Education was approved by the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, announced the bill’s sponsors, Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
May. 19, 2022 /
![Oberlander, Zerfoss Urge Drivers to Turn in Illegible License Plates at Clarion Event]()
Replacement plates available free of charge
May. 18, 2022 /
![Oberlander Issues Statement Following Court Ruling on I-80 Tolling]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) issued the following statement after the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a temporary injunction halting the tolling of nine bridges across Pennsylvania:
Mar. 16, 2022 /
![PennDOT Needs to Listen to I-80 Tolling Objections]()
Having Interstate 80 in our area is one of our greatest assets. This critical interstate attracts business and industry, not to mention thousands of travelers visiting our wonderful communities. Our proximity to I-80 is listed on traveler brochures, college admissions materials and economic development proposals. I-80 is our lifeline.
Feb. 28, 2022 /
![Oberlander Announces Veterans Outreach Services to Resume]()
CLARION – An American Legion veterans service officer will again be assisting veterans, active military members and their families during special outreach hours at Rep. Donna Oberlander’s (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) district offices.
Feb. 10, 2022 /
![Local Fire, EMS Companies to Receive Nearly $350,000 in State Grants, Oberlander Announces]()
HARRISBURG – Twenty-three fire and ambulance companies within the 63rd District will share nearly $350,000 in grant funding through the state’s annual Fire and Company/Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said today.
Jan. 26, 2022 /
![House Approves Legislation to Aid Hospitals, Health Care Workers, Major, Oberlander Say]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) and Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today joined their colleagues in the House to support legislation to send federal COVID-19 funding to hospitals and frontline health care workers, including $920,113 to Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.
Dec. 16, 2021 /
![Oberlander Votes to Protect Energy Jobs, Working Families]()
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).
Nov. 22, 2021 /
![Oberlander Announces State Funds for Sligo Pedestrian Bridge]()
HARRISBURG – Residents and visitors of Sligo will have safer access to walk throughout the community through a state grant recently approved and announced by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).
Nov. 19, 2021 /
![Fiberboard Extension Road to Benefit from State Grant, Oberlander Announces]()
HARRISBURG – A grant worth more than $860,000 will create new jobs, allow for safer traffic flow and less congestion on Route 66 in Paint Township, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) announced today.
Nov. 17, 2021 /
![Oberlander Votes for Greater Transparency for Bridge Tolling]()
HARRISBURG – The public would have greater input and oversight into potential highway and bridge tolling under legislation that overwhelmingly passed the House on Tuesday, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).
Nov. 09, 2021 /
![More Than $500,000 to Benefit Public-Private Community Projects, Oberlander Announces]()
HARRISBURG – Two community organizations in the 63rd District will benefit from more than a half million dollars in Neighborhood Assistance Projects (NAP), Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) announced today.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
![Oberlander to Host Town Hall Meeting on Human Trafficking]()
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.
Oct. 28, 2021 /
![Lawmakers Seek to Streamline Process to Hire Campus Police at State System Universities]()
HARRISBURG – Three lawmakers whose districts are home to state-owned universities have introduced legislation to streamline the process to hire police officers for those and all other state system campuses.
Oct. 25, 2021 /
![State House Posthumously Honors Life, Contributions of Fred McIlhattan]()
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.
Oct. 20, 2021 /
![Oberlander, Hutchinson Report $4.2 Million for Drinking Water Projects in Clarion County]()
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).
Oct. 01, 2021 /
![Oberlander, Munsee Urge Drivers to Turn in Illegible License Plates]()
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.