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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3 things to watch as WA's 2025 legislative session kicks off
Get ready for drama over new taxes, rent caps, and the state's new governor.
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Gov-elect Ferguson 'skeptical' of wealth tax, pitches broad cuts to address WA budget gap
Washington's incoming governor is breaking from some key members of his party on how to tackle the state's looming budget shortfall, as he unveils his plans on future state spending.
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New year, new (laws that affect) you
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Outgoing Wash. Gov. Inslee pushes state lawmakers to enact a wealth tax
As the country's longest serving governor leaves office, Washington's Jay Inslee says the state should impose a wealth tax on the rich to meet the state's needs.
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Inslee looks back on his way out
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Inslee’s final spending proposal: Tax the rich to close budget gap
The outgoing governor of Washington is proposing a new tax on the state's richest residents.
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Why a Washington state lawmaker is suing the nonprofit she created
State Rep. Tarra Simmons is suing the nonprofit she created, Civil Survival Project, alleging the organization discriminated against her and violated the terms of her employment contract before firing her over the summer.
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To address overcrowding, WA plans new juvenile corrections facility at a state prison
Washington officials are opening a new juvenile corrections facility at a state prison in Aberdeen, marking their latest attempt to address overcrowding issues.
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‘A perfect storm’: Inside Washington’s massive budget gap
Washington lawmakers are preparing to tackle a multibillion dollar gap in the state budget over the next several years.
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The governor's gambit: Bob Ferguson's rise from chess champ to state leader
