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
Natural gas, opioids and DUIs: Highlights from week 3 of Washington's legislative session
Preventing more deaths on Washington roads and responding to the opioid crisis were top of mind for many in Olympia this week, with lawmakers about a third of the way through the year's legislative session.
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Government
Washington lawmakers consider lower threshold for DUI charges as road deaths rise
As lawmakers try to reduce the number of fatal crashes on Washington roads, a proposal in Olympia could make more drivers think twice before getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.
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Politics
Republican initiatives you’ll be voting on in Washington state
Washington voters will have some big decisions on their ballot this November. And we're not talking about the presidential election. Six initiatives to alter and repeal state laws are making their way through the legislature. If they pass, everything from school funding to police car chases could be impacted. Northwest News Network reporter Jeanie Lindsay explains what voters need to know about who's behind the initiatives and the possible ripple effects for schools and environmental work in the state.
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AI, guns, and initiatives: highlights from Week 2 of Washington's 2024 legislative session
The second week of Washington's lawmaking session was even busier than the first, with lawmakers covering a lot of ground – from new firearm restrictions to how the state should tackle AI.
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Politics
SCOTUS won't hear case challenging the WA capital gains tax
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a legal challenge to Washington's capital gains tax, but critics of the tax remain optimistic about a proposed policy initiative that could land on voters' ballots in November.
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A quick start and renters' pleas: Week 1 recap of Washington's 2024 legislative session
Washington lawmakers hit the ground running in Olympia as they started the 2024 legislative session, which lasts just 60 days.
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WA lawmakers weigh proposal to slow rising rental costs amid ongoing housing crisis
A bill to limit rent increases in Washington is getting a lot of attention in Olympia this week, as lawmakers look for ways to give renters across the state a sense of stability.
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3 takeaways from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's final 'State of the State' address
Inslee, who is the country's longest serving governor currently in office, urged lawmakers to keep up momentum on key issues during his final State of the State address before Washington voters elect a new governor later this year.
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A prayer for cooperation and compassion as Washington's 2024 legislative session begins
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WA lawmakers lay out priorities heading into 2024 session as ballot initiatives loom
Washington lawmakers broadly agree on several issues they'll prioritize, but plenty of questions remain on how they'll address them – and what a handful of proposed ballot initiatives could mean for the state budget.