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[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Dist. 21 Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson at the Hyatt in Warwick during the Nov. 6, 2018 midterm election.

Boots to Briefcases Guides Vets Into Workforce

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Dist. 21 Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson at the Hyatt in Warwick during the Nov. 6, 2018 midterm election. 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 […]

[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Up close with the Avenue of Flags at Pawtuxet Memorial Park.

Vella-Wilkinson, Picozzi Host Memorial Day Ceremony

[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Up close with the Avenue of Flags at Pawtuxet Memorial Park. 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 […]

[CREDIT: Legislative Press & Information Bureau] At left, Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson's new bill would require state websites to be accessible to people with disabilities. Secretary of State Greg Amore, right speaks in support.

Vella-Wilkinson Bill Would Require Accessible State Websites

[CREDIT: Legislative Press & Information Bureau] At left, Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson's new bill would require state websites to be accessible to people with disabilities. Secretary of State Greg Amore, right speaks in support. 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 […]

The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. The FBI warns of armed protests planned at the RI Capitol at all state capitols.

Vella-Wilkinson Bill Would Create Military Spouse Liaison Position

The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. The FBI warns of armed protests planned at the RI Capitol at all state capitols. 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 […]

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Bills Would Improve Veterans License Plates Access

rhode-island-state-house 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 […]

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Health Insurance Bill for Uterine Fibroid Surgery Advances

rhode-island-state-house 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 […]

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Military & Veterans Outreach Day Returns Thursday

rhode-island-state-house 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 […]

The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.

House OKs Brith Control Via Pharmacists

The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. 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. […]

[CREDIT: Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau] Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick), left, and Sen. Melissa A. Murray (D-Dist. 24, Woonsocket, North Smithfield) are seen at today’s bill-signing ceremony in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State House.

AA, NA Meetings Allowed During State Emergencies

[CREDIT: Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau] Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick), left, and Sen. Melissa A. Murray (D-Dist. 24, Woonsocket, North Smithfield) are seen at today’s bill-signing ceremony in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State House. 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 […]

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Vella-Wilkinson Proposes Board Able to Undo Emergency State

rhode-island-state-house 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 […]

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Vella-Wilkinson Bill Would Allow AA Meetings During Emergencies

rhode-island-state-house 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 […]

A small memorial adorned with flags alongside Warwick Avenue near Bishop Hendricken High School.

Warwick Memorial Day Ceremony Held at City Hall Monday

A small memorial adorned with flags alongside Warwick Avenue near Bishop Hendricken High School. 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 […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Dist. 21 Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson at the Hyatt in Warwick during the Nov. 6, 2018 midterm election.

Vella-Wilkinson bill would extend benefits to gay, transgender veterans without honorable discharges

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Dist. 21 Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson at the Hyatt in Warwick during the Nov. 6, 2018 midterm election. 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 […]

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RI House Hosts Military & Veterans Outreach March 21

rhode-island-state-house 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, […]

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Electronic Tobacco Products Added to RI Workplace Ban

rhode-island-state-house 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.

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Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson to host Armed Forces Day boot camp breakfast

rhode-island-state-house 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 […]

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Vella-Wilkinson bill would criminalize aiding minors in getting abortions without parents’ consent

rhode-island-state-house 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.

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Assembly OKs In-State Tuition for Active, Reserve Military

rhode-island-state-house 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.

The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.

Bill Extending Union Contracts During Negotiations Passes Assembly

The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. 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 […]

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Vella-Wilkinson Bill Grants State Benefits to Gay Vets Discharged ‘Undesirable’

rhode-island-state-house 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.

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Warwick Reps Vella-Wilkinson, Shanley Receive Committee Assignments

rhode-island-state-house 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.

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