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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Democrats, who control the Legislature, must solve a historic budget crisis this spring. But can they agree on how to do it? -
It's unclear whether Gov. Bob Ferguson will support any of the proposals. -
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's chief of staff resigned amidst allegations of a hostile work environment, days after his legislative director's departure. -
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson confirmed Friday that a member of his executive leadership team resigned after working with him for years. -
With lawmakers in Olympia just past the halfway point of this year’s legislative session, scores of policy proposals have been left behind. Here's what made it through the cutoff and what didn't. -
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled more details about his plans to cut roughly $4 billion in state spending this week as a massive state budget gap looms.
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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. -
Washington’s budget is already in a tight spot, and Democratic state officials say Trump’s federal spending cuts could make it much worse. -
Some lawmakers in Olympia say it's time to create a "road usage charge" in the state, as the gas tax brings in less revenue to pay for transportation projects. -
On one side are Republicans worried about state overreach, while Democrats say they want to protect the privacy of students, particularly LGBTQ kids.
