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Indiana House of Representatives: 2008-Present
House District 79: Includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells counties
Address: 663 Lehman St., Berne, IN 46711
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Occupation: Insurance agent; Partner, Bixler Insurance Inc.
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State Representative Matt Lehman brings years of experience and expertise to the House of Representatives in the area of insurance. In his private life, he is part owner of a successful insurance business. He is married to Joye (Dubach) Lehman. They have three children, Kara (married to Nathan), Kristen (married to Zach) and Kelli. He and his family attend the Berne Evangelical Church.
House District 79 includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells counties in northeast Indiana. To find or verify your House District, click here.
STATEHOUSE (May 8, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, said State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2025) – Adams County native Jada Isch is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2025 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $981,000 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $1.2 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Adams County $1.5 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2025) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) invites constituents to attend multiple legislative update meetings on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) encourages Hoosiers to take his online survey and offer feedback on important issues.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) was recently re-elected as House Majority Floor Leader and received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – Local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 8, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 19, 2024) – Adams County schools received more than $111,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2024) – Jay County schools recently received more than $109,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2024) – Wells County schools recently received more than $123,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 3, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – Indiana recently honored local farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle).
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Price Farm in Wells County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1919, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle).
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 6, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.
STATEHOUSE (July 12, 2024) – Jay County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions.
STATEHOUSE (July 11, 2024) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) recently received appointments to serve on several key summer study committees.
STATEHOUSE (July 11, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions.
STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.
STATEHOUSE (June 27, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.
STATEHOUSE (May 21, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.
STATEHOUSE (May 10, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (April 29, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Adams County can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a $1.5 million boost in state funding supported by State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Jay County can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost of over $1.1 million in state funding supported by State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Two local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (March 14, 2024) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) recently welcomed Bluffton students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2024) – Legislation providing a 13th check to retired public employees is now one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the measure, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) invite Hoosier students to sign up and experience a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) invite Hoosier students to sign up and experience a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2024) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) invites local students to spend a day at the Indiana Statehouse serving as a House page during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2023) – With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 6, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to Wells County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 26, 2023) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 18, 2023) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 27, 2023) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourage local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2023) – New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by local lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.
STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $1.1 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) invite local residents to their legislative update meetings on Saturday, Feb. 18.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 17, 2023) – Jay County lawmakers invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2022) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2022) – Nearly $900,000 is headed to Jay County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 17, 2022) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourage Jay County students planning to pursue a career in education to apply for the state's teaching scholarship as the application window recently reopened.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2022) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) said he is looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant he helped create.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2022) – In the first half of the 2022 legislative session, State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) voted to advance several key priorities, including a sweeping tax-cut package to help hardworking Hoosiers and businesses.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 31, 2022) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently approved a bill to protect pregnant Hoosier women and their unborn children from coerced abortions, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2022) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) invite Adams County residents to legislative update meetings on Saturday in Berne and Decatur.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 18, 2022) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) invite Wells County residents to a legislative update meeting on Saturday in Bluffton.
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2022) – Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) supporting law-abiding Hoosier gun owners advanced to the Senate today after clearing the Indiana House of Representatives.
STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2020) – "With his calm demeanor and dedication to fiscal responsibility, Speaker Huston will take the lead and continue driving Indiana's success story. As the House Majority Floor Leader, I look forward to serving under his direction and guidance as we enact sound policies on behalf of all Hoosiers."
The National Council of Insurance Legislators recently named State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) as its president for 2020. In the role, he will help lead the national organization comprised of other state legislators who serve on insurance and financial institutions committees in their respective state assemblies.
State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) encourages Hoosier students interested in state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2020 legislative session.
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 2, 2019) – “As House Majority Floor Leader, I have enjoyed working under Speaker Bosma’s leadership and learned a lot from his years of experience. I have also witnessed Todd thrive as a state legislator, and now he can put his skills to use in this new and exciting role. Todd is principled, organized and humble, all qualities I value and our caucus values. With Speaker-elect Huston, we will continue to work with civility and bipartisanship as we build on the many policy accomplishments our caucus has achieved.”
State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) was recently selected to serve on the Alcohol Code Revision Commission, the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance, and the Oral History Project Advisory Committee.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 24, 2017) – Hoosier job seekers now have access to new resources to find better-paying jobs thanks to the recently launched Next Level Jobs initiative, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2017) – State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) is asking Hoosier employers to help identify duplicative or redundant state reporting requirements using a new online portal.
STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2017) – “Millions of dollars are being invested in infrastructure throughout the state, including in our area. In fact, Adams County is slated to receive nearly $22.5 million for local projects. In Wells County, over $8.5 million will be provided, and with Allen County’s major roads and highways, more than $83 million will be used for infrastructure projects in the next five years. This significant funding made possible through the historic roads plan enacted by the General Assembly this past session is an effort to improve safety on our roads, cut down on wear and tear on our cars and trucks, and advance our economy.”
STATEHOUSE TRIP: State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne, sitting) welcomes local students to the House Chamber, located within the Indiana Statehouse.
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 15, 2016) — State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse...
It is my honor to share with you that I have been elected by my colleagues in the Indiana House Republican Caucus to represent Hoosiers as the House majority floor leader.
STATEHOUSE — House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) has announced the interim study committee assignments for the Indiana House of Representatives. State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) has been selected to serve on three study committees.
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