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HSTA strongly recommends Jill Tokuda for re-election to Congress
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HSTA strongly recommends Jill Tokuda for re-election to Congress

Jill Meinecke2026-02-02T11:20:00-10:00February 2, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Castle High, Congresswoman, Congresswoman Tokuda, HSTA recommendation, HSTA recommends, Jill Tokuda, Jr., Osa Tui|

The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Monday announced its support for re-electing Jill Tokuda to a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Free school meals measure passes at the Legislature
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Free school meals measure passes at the Legislature

Jill Meinecke2025-04-25T18:55:14-10:00April 25, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: Castle High, free school meals, Gov. Josh Green, hawaii public health institute, hawaii state legislature, Jason Bradshaw, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Osa Tui, Rep. Trish La Chica, Sarah Milianta-Laffin|

Thousands more keiki across Hawai’i will have access to free breakfast and lunch starting as soon as next school year, after a key measure in the Legislature passed a critical hurdle Thursday.

Every child deserves a meal: Hawaiʻi’s fight for free school meals for all
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Every child deserves a meal: Hawaiʻi’s fight for free school meals for all

Jill Meinecke2025-03-28T10:47:12-10:00March 28, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: Castle High, Council Member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, food insecurity, free school meals, Hawaiʻi House Education Committee, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, hawaii public health institute, HSTA teacher lobbyist, James Campbell High School, Rep. Amy Perruso, Rep. Trish La Chica, Sarah "Mili" Milianta-Laffin, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, universal free school meals|

On Saturday, March 15, public school students, family members, teachers, lawmakers, and other community allies met at McKinley High’s Auditorium for a Free School Meals for All Community Forum.