Jeanie Lindsay
State Government Reporter
About
Jeanie Lindsay is a radio reporter based in Olympia who covers the state government beat for KUOW.
Jeanie has spent much of her journalism career as an education reporter, producing stories about things like school funding and enrollment, early childhood education, and student mental health. Previously, Jeanie wrote education solutions stories with the Education Lab at The Seattle Times, and spent nearly five years covering statewide education news in the Midwest with Indiana Public Broadcasting. A Washington native and graduate of the University of Washington, Jeanie spends her free time with her family, exploring nearby parks and waterways, and spoiling her three cats.
Location: Olympia
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Stories
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Politics
WA Democrats blast new Republican challenger in the race for governor
Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay explains.
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Health
Washington Cares tax hits worker paychecks
Washington Cares tax hits worker paychecks
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Government
Tax for WA long-term care program starts in this weekend
Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay reports.
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As road deaths rise, WA officials say traffic enforcement, driver education need work
Washington officials are taking a closer look at driver education, licensing requirements and the use of traffic cameras to limit the number of fatal crashes across the state.
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WA minimum-security prison to close, DOC refocusing resources as part of system reform
Washington state is working on reducing the use of solitary confinement in prisons, and officials say part of the plan includes closing a minimum security facility in Southwest Washington.
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Rising gas prices in WA fuel debate over who pays to combat climate change
Washington's gas prices topped the highest in the country this week, but as debates over climate policies heat up, experts say there's no single explanation behind rising costs.
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Washington's gas prices topped the highest in the country this week
Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay reports, there's no one explanation for the cause.
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Government
Navigating the maze that rules Olympia (and your life)
How familiar are you with the Washington Legislature? The state's governing body adjourned in April with a new budget and hundreds of policy changes. Find out how bills become laws and what happened during the session in this choose-your-own-adventure experience from KUOW.
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A California legal battle over gas stoves stirs uncertainty for energy policies across the West Coast
A court case in California could hamstring efforts in Washington and Oregon to limit new natural gas connections, after an appeals court ruled in April that a city ordinance conflicted with federal law.
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Monday marks Juneteenth, Black Independence Day
Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joined people gathered for an early celebration at Washington's capitol.