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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Government
Washington's regular legislative session is over. Here are some of the highlights
Housing, health care, and public safety topped the agenda for Washington lawmakers during the first in-person session since the pandemic hit.
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Washington governor signs new gun bills into law, including 'assault weapons' ban
Washington is now one of 10 states in the country with an assault weapons ban on the books, after Gov. Jay Inslee signed the measure into law Tuesday.
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Here's what Washington lawmakers say is behind drug possession bill's last-minute failure
Washington lawmakers ended their 105-day legislative session with a surprising failure of a long-negotiated drug possession bill Sunday, teeing up the likelihood of a special session in the coming weeks.
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Government
WA Legislature ends 2023 session without Blake fix
Lawmakers in Olympia took on big issues this session like housing, abortion access, and gun control. The 2023 session will also be remembered for a major piece of legislation that unraveled at the last minute. As the clock ticked down, the State House failed to pass a new drug possession law.
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Crime
Washington lawmakers pass modifications to controversial police pursuit law
The state Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 5352 Monday, that aims to give police more leeway to pursue suspects in vehicles. The legislation passed 26-22. The bill now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk where he's expected to sign it into law.
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Health
Washington state stocks up on abortion drug as federal ruling on access looms
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday the state has purchased 30,000 doses of the abortion drug mifepristone in preparation for a federal court decision that could limit access to the medication.
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Housing funds, public safety on negotiating table in final weeks of WA's legislative session
Key debates remain unsettled in Olympia, on bills focused on public safety and health policies – as well as how much new funding Washington State will put toward affordable housing.
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Government
What's in the WA state Senate Democrats' budget proposal?
There is just one month left in the 2023 Washington state legislative session and a lot to get done in that time, including the state budget.
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Law & Courts
WA Supreme Court upholds capital gains tax just weeks ahead of collection deadline
The Washington Supreme Court has ruled in a 7-2 decision to uphold the state's new capital gain tax.
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WA state revenue forecasts predict slowdown as lawmakers prepare new spending plans
Over the next two years, Washington State is likely to bring in less revenue than previously expected, according to the latest revenue forecast officials released Monday. But lawmakers say it's cause for caution, not necessarily concern.