Boots to Briefcases Guides Vets Into Workforce
By: Rob Borkowski on October 28, 2024 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick), a Navy veteran who serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is the co-founder and CEO of MISSION: Boots to […]
Vella-Wilkinson, Picozzi Host Memorial Day Ceremony
By: Rob Borkowski on May 23, 2024 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) and Mayor Frank J. Picozzi will host a Memorial Day ceremony at City Hall Monday. “Memorial Day is a day […]
Vella-Wilkinson Bill Would Require Accessible State Websites
By: Rob Borkowski on January 31, 2024 in News to You
STATE HOUSE – Legislation proposed by Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson would require that state agencies provide accessible state websites for people with disabilities. The legislation (2024-H 7159) would require that […]
Vella-Wilkinson Bill Would Create Military Spouse Liaison Position
By: Rob Borkowski on January 23, 2024 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) has introduced legislation that would establish a Veterans Services military spouse liaison to outreach and advocate on behalf of military […]
Bills Would Improve Veterans License Plates Access
By: Rob Borkowski on May 11, 2023 in News to You
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. It has been lightly edited. STATE HOUSE — Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed […]
Health Insurance Bill for Uterine Fibroid Surgery Advances
By: Rob Borkowski on June 11, 2022 in News to You
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives Thursday passed legislation introduced by Rep. Camille […]
Military & Veterans Outreach Day Returns Thursday
By: Rob Borkowski on May 17, 2022 in News to You
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives’ annual Military & Veterans Outreach Day returns Thursday, May […]
House OKs Brith Control Via Pharmacists
By: Rob Borkowski on March 18, 2022 in News to You
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Rep. Camille F.J. […]
AA, NA Meetings Allowed During State Emergencies
By: Warwick Post Staff on August 9, 2021 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — The next state of emergency won’t develop into a support crisis for attendees of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous with a new law allowing the groups to […]
Vella-Wilkinson Proposes Board Able to Undo Emergency State
By: Rob Borkowski on February 18, 2021 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — The House Committee on State Government and Elections heard testimony this week on legislation introduced by Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) that would empower a […]
Vella-Wilkinson Bill Would Allow AA Meetings During Emergencies
By: Rob Borkowski on August 28, 2020 in COVID-19, News to You
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) has introduced legislation that would permit Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to hold meetings during a declared disaster emergency. The bill […]
Warwick Memorial Day Ceremony Held at City Hall Monday
By: Rob Borkowski on May 26, 2019 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — This year’s Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. at the WWI memorial in front of Warwick City Hall. Joseph J. Solomon will […]
Vella-Wilkinson bill would extend benefits to gay, transgender veterans without honorable discharges
By: Rob Borkowski on April 8, 2019 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) recently filed legislation extending veterans’ benefits to gay or transgender members of the armed forces denied honorable discharges based on […]
RI House Hosts Military & Veterans Outreach March 21
By: Rob Borkowski on March 8, 2019 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives will host its third annual Military and Veterans Outreach Day Thursday, March 21, at 2 p.m., organized by Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. […]
Rep. Vella-Wilkinson to host ‘Veterans Front and Center’ on Capitol TV
By: Rob Borkowski on January 23, 2019 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) will begin cohosting a monthly veterans program on Capitol Television, “Veterans Front and Center” with Capitol TV Director Margie O’Brien, […]
Electronic Tobacco Products Added to RI Workplace Ban
By: Rob Borkowski on July 12, 2018 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE – The use of electronic tobacco delivery products and vaping are now included in […]
Warwick Memorial Day Ceremony Will Celebrate Holiday’s 150th Anniversary
By: Rob Borkowski on May 24, 2018 in Good Times
Mayor Joseph J. Solomon, Councilman Timothy Howe and state Representative Camille Vella-Wilkinson will join the Rhode Island Military Organization (RIMO) and other elected officials Monday morning to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day.
Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson to host Armed Forces Day boot camp breakfast
By: Rob Borkowski on May 9, 2018 in Good Times
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick), along with the Rhode Island Military Organization, will host a boot camp breakfast at William Shields Jr. American Legion Post 43 […]
Vella-Wilkinson bill would criminalize aiding minors in getting abortions without parents’ consent
By: Rob Borkowski on March 14, 2018 in Police
Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) has introduced legislation that would make the practice of aiding a minor in the process of getting an abortion without parental consent a civil and criminal offense.
Assembly OKs In-State Tuition for Active, Reserve Military
By: Rob Borkowski on September 27, 2017 in News to You
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) and Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) that would make provisions for in-state tuition for members of the military on active duty.
Bill Extending Union Contracts During Negotiations Passes Assembly
By: Rob Borkowski on July 1, 2017 in News to You, Schools
WARWICK, R.I. — The General Assembly has passed House Bill 5593 SUB A, extending expired contracts with teachers and municipal employees until successor agreements are reached, reversing the fortunes of the Warwick Teachers […]
Vella-Wilkinson, Walsh Ease Vets’ Parking at Providence VA Medical Center
By: Rob Borkowski on June 23, 2017 in News to You
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE – Veterans visiting the Providence VA Medical Center will now have a much […]
Former Sen. Walaska Dies, Leaves Legacy of Hope for Terminally Ill
By: Rob Borkowski on April 3, 2017 in All Politics Are Local, News to You
WARWICK, RI — Former Senator William Walaska, 70, a member of the RI Senate for 22 years, a champion of access to off-label medicines for people with terminal illness, died […]
Vella-Wilkinson Bill Grants State Benefits to Gay Vets Discharged ‘Undesirable’
By: Rob Borkowski on March 20, 2017 in All Politics Are Local
Rhode Island, site of one of the first recorded controversies involving homosexuals in the military in Newport in 1919, may grant state benefits for gay veterans discharged under the military’s “Undesirable” designation if Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson’s (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) bill is successful.
Warwick Reps Vella-Wilkinson, Shanley Receive Committee Assignments
By: Rob Borkowski on January 12, 2017 in All Politics Are Local
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Warwick Representatives Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) and Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick) […]
Rep. Vella-Wilkinson Sworn In at State House
By: Rob Borkowski on January 4, 2017 in All Politics Are Local
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) was formally sworn into office Tuesday, Jan. 3, as the 2017-18 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened.
Vella-Wilkinson Pledges Experienced Hand for Warwick’s Dist. 21
By: Rob Borkowski on November 2, 2016 in Election 2016, News to You
Camille Vella-Wilkinson hadn’t been planning to run for the General Assembly at the end of her fourth year on the Warwick City Council, but she realized a number of challenges councillors faced could be eased with a strong voice representing Warwick in the State House.
Video Shows Dec. 8 Confrontation Between Williams, Council
By: Rob Borkowski on January 19, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI — Video of the Dec. 8 Warwick City Council Ordinance Committee meeting that led to the arrest of Henry T. Williams shows the resident speaking out of turn and complaining to Committeewoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson about backyard fires troubling him for five years.
Warwick Honors Sept. 11 Victims, Responders at Oakland Beach Memorial
By: Rob Borkowski on September 11, 2014 in News to You, Uncategorized
Warwick, RI – A small group of families and city officials gathered at Oakland Beach to honor the memories of locals killed during the Sept. 11 attacks for a brief ceremony during the 13th anniversary of the day Thursday.