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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Politics
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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Environment
Project 2025 and Hanford: What Trump’s second term could mean for WA’s toxic sludge
A conservative policy roadmap — and past actions from the new president's first term — could offer clues as to what he might have in store for one of the most radioactive places in the world.
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Politics
WA Gov. Ferguson takes office, promises big changes: ‘I’m not here to defend government’
Washington's new governor, Bob Ferguson, impressed Republicans with his inaugural address, which emphasized bipartisanship and a more conservative approach to the state budget.
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Politics
Inslee warns against budget cuts on final day as governor
“Abstract numerical cuts cause concrete personal pain,” Inslee said.
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Politics
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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Politics
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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Politics
New year, new (laws that affect) you
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Politics
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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Politics
Inslee looks back on his way out
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Politics
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.