Jeanie Lindsay
Olympia CorrespondentJeanie Lindsay is a radio reporter based in Olympia who covers the Washington state government beat for KUOW and KNKX. She previously reported for the Northwest News Network, the Pacific Northwest's regional collaboration of NPR stations.
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 5 years covering statewide education news in the Midwest with Indiana Public Broadcasting. A Washington native and graduate from the University of Washington, Jeanie spends her free time with her family, exploring nearby parks and waterways, and spoiling her three cats.
Email: jlindsay at kuow dot org
Twitter: @jeanjeanielindz
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Washington's new governor, Bob Ferguson, impressed Republicans with his inaugural address, which emphasized bipartisanship and a more conservative approach to the state budget. -
Washington governor Jay Inslee spent his final day in office highlighting past accomplishments and warning against budget cuts, before unveiling his official portrait memorializing his tenure in the role. -
Get ready for drama over new taxes, rent caps, and the state's new governor. -
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. -
The outgoing governor of Washington is proposing a new tax on the state's richest residents. -
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. -
The move comes as the state struggles with growing demand for space at its juvenile corrections facilities amidst a spike in crime among young people. -
Washington lawmakers are preparing to tackle a multibillion dollar gap in the state budget over the next several years. -
Democrats’ majority in the Washington Legislature may grow slightly after this election, but many aren't preparing for smooth sailing heading into the state's next lawmaking session. -
Ferguson rose to national prominence as the state attorney general, suing the Trump administration nearly 100 times.
