Jeanie Lindsay
State Government Reporter
About
Jeanie Lindsay is a radio reporter based in Olympia who covers the state government beat for KUOW and KNKX.
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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This time, it's gubernatorial: Gov. Ferguson on how Washington will face another Trump administration
In his first interview with KUOW as Washington's governor, Ferguson said nothing Trump did on his first day as president surprised him.
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The latest issue dividing Washington's lawmakers: Cow farts
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A think tank wants to accelerate cleanup at Hanford. Locals, though, aren't in a hurry
Project 2025 wants to finish cleanup at Hanford decades faster than currently expected. Soundside was joined by reporters Anna King and Jeanie Lindsay to discuss the project's strategy for dealing with Hanford's waste, and how the state is reacting to the blueprint.
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Olympia protest joins national day of action in state capitols across the USA
After a viral online organizing campaign, hundreds rallied in Olympia Wednesday, protesting President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a national day of action.
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Why Washington state lawmakers are fighting over 'parents rights' again
On one side are Republicans worried about state overreach, while Democrats say they want to protect the privacy of students, particularly LGBTQ kids.
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USAID in Seattle, Musk-opoly, and a chick off the old block
Politics right now it feels like everything is shifting all the time. KUOW Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joins the show for this grab bag episode on trickling federal changes, Tesla legislation, and a passed down painting.
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‘We can afford a tent’: Tenants pray for relief as housing industry pushes back on rent limits
The debate over rent limits has roared back to life in Washington this year, as a bill to cap annual increases makes its way through the state Legislature.
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Washington state drivers could be charged per mile under proposed bill
The future for Washington drivers may include a pay-per-mile system. Some state lawmakers are seeking to offset declining gas tax revenue, as cars get more fuel efficient and electric vehicles get more popular.
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Gov. Ferguson concerned Trump cuts will worsen WA budget woes
Washington’s budget is already in a tight spot, and Democratic state officials say Trump’s federal spending cuts could make it much worse.
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WA's GOP leaders not worried by Trump’s federal changes
Republicans in Olympia say it's too early to tell how President Donald Trump's efforts to cut back federal spending will impact the state.
