Hawaiʻi educators urged to take part in presidential selection process
Teachers across the islands are encouraged to participate in the Democratic and Republican primary process here in March.
First lady Zooms with HSTA board for second time since Maui fires
For the second time since wildfires struck Maui in early August, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden spent part of her Saturday on a Zoom call with the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Board of Directors to offer her love and support to educators dealing with the disaster’s aftermath.
Maui teachers meet with president, first lady during Lahaina visit
The White House invited at least 15 public school teachers to Monday’s Lahaina Civic Center gathering to meet and speak with President Biden and the first lady in the aftermath of Maui's wildfires.
Members share their success with Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As the deadline approaches for expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Hawaii State Teachers Association members have seen upwards of $114,000 of student debt forgiven.
Oahu elementary teacher will have student debt eliminated under Biden’s new plan
Jenifer Evans, a third-grade teacher at Hahaione Elementary School, will have her entire $19,000 student loan debt wiped clean thanks to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
Attend HSTA’s free student debt seminars
The Hawaii State Teachers Association wants to help you reduce or even eliminate your student loan debt. Attend one of our upcoming free student debt seminars.
Hawaii teachers among those to benefit from Biden’s student loan debt cancellation
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday his plan to cancel student debt for millions of Americans, and some Hawaii teachers stand to benefit greatly.
Reduce your student loan debt before the federal waiver expires Oct. 31
Take advantage of the temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver by using the NEA’s free online tool to see if you can cut or even erase your monthly payments
State House committee votes to prohibit underground fuel storage tanks near water sources
The state House Committee of Consumer Protection & Commerce voted to move forward with a bill Thursday that would prohibit the issuance or renewal of permits for large capacity underground fuel storage tanks near sources of underground drinking water in Hawaii.
Health insurance plans will cover cost of at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15
Beginning Jan. 15, group health plans (self-insured plans) and health insurance issuers (such as insurance companies) must cover the cost of at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 tests approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, regardless of whether tests are ordered by a healthcare provider. Coverage must be provided without cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other medical-management requirements.