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
WA lawmakers pass housing, firearm bills ahead of cutoff, leave rent control, recycling bills behind
Wednesday marked the final day for legislators to pass bills from the chamber they originated in, meaning most bills that didn't receive a vote on the floor will no longer be considered this session.
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Politics
Which WA bills survived this week's legislative deadline?
Which bills are moving forward and which are getting left behind?
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Finland's president addresses WA Legislature on historic first stop of U.S. visit
President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö made history Monday as the first foreign head of state to address the Washington Legislature.
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Government
Will commercial airport site search in WA get do-over in Olympia?
A controversial effort to find a solution to Washington's growing air travel demands would get a do-over under a bill making its way through the Statehouse, but some critics remain dissatisfied.
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Politics
The calm before WA's budget storm: 2023 legislative session so far
We're just about halfway through the 2023 legislative session. That means budget talks are on the horizon.
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WA bill meant to safeguard foster children appears to have died in committee
Legislation aimed at enhancing the oversight for foster children whose biological parents struggle with substance use has stalled in Olympia, but it could be revived.
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Government
Northwest lawmakers, courts weigh new rules on gun sales
New restrictions on gun sales, including training requirements, waiting periods and permits, are making their way through the legislature in Washington and courts in Oregon.
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WA lawmakers promise bipartisan action to boost housing supply
A bipartisan group of lawmakers say they are finding common ground in the effort to build new housing in Washington state.
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Government
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington is resigning
Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay reports.