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Representative
Joan W. Welsh
District 46 -
Representing Camden and Rockport
54 Sea Street
Rockport, ME 04856
Home tel: (207) 236-6554

About Rep. Joan W. Welsh

Rep. Joan Welsh is serving in her second term in the House of Representatives and serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

Rep. Welsh has worked for several non-profit organizations in the mid-coast area, including serving as President/CEO of Hurricane Island Outward Bound, Director of Student and Academic Affairs for Rockport College, and Deputy Director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. An active community member, Welsh has served on numerous boards in the state, including the Maine Women’s Fund, Maine Development Foundation, Riley School, and Common Good Ventures. She currently serves on the Boards of Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Maine Media Workshops, and chairs the Knox County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation.

Rep. Welsh attended Pomona College and the University of Colorado. She holds a B.A. degree in English. Welsh is the mother of three grown children, grandparent of six, and the daughter of a still-vital 93 year old.

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News

February 24, 2012Democratic women urge AG to drop name from national effort to undermine women’s health
February 23, 2012Democrats call for focus on jobs, not stripping workplace rights
Republicans put sweetheart deal for DeCoster ahead of Maine workers
September 13, 2011Environmental group gives local reps top scores
January 26, 2011Democrats ask Brown tough questions on conflict of interest, governor’s rollback agenda
Key House Democrats vote against DEP nominee
October 15, 2010Environmental group gives local Reps. top scores
Legislators says laws to protect environment are linked to Maine’s economic future
August 4, 2010Conservation and weatherization laws help Mainers save money, reduce waste
By: Joan Welsh
March 29, 2010What national health care reform means to Maine

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Committees

Rep. Welsh serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

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Issues

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Legislation

Click on the button below to see all bills, joint resolutions and orders I sponsored or cosponsored this session, as well as legislative sentiments that honor and recognize people from our district and throughout the state.

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Contact Me

Thank you for taking time to contact me. You may use the online Contact Form to reach me.

You can also contact me at my home:

54 Sea Street
Rockport, ME 04856
Home tel: (207) 236-6554

When the Legislature is in session, you can leave a message for me by calling the State House Message Phone: (800) 423-2900 or the State House TTY Line: (207) 287-4469.

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