Jeanie Lindsay

Seattle

State Government Reporter at Northwest News Network

I cover WA state gov't for public radio (KUOW). Formerly an ed reporter w/ @seattletimes and @IPBS_News. I love a lot of stuff, including Nyancat. (she/her)

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Rent limits become law in WA with signature from Gov. Bob Ferguson

1 week ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Washington has new limits on annual rent increases. Surrounded by affordable housing advocates, the governor signed the rent limits into law Wednesday – as well as a suite of other housing bills that the Legislature approved this year. The governor signed legislation creating new notice requirements for the sale of manufactured home communities and bills adjusting various construction regulations and permitting processes.
Rent limits become law in WA with signature from Gov. Bob Ferguson

1 week ago | kuow.org | Jeanie Lindsay

In this photo taken Wednesday, April 24, 2013, a sign points toward a new building holding tiny apartments, in Seattle. AP Photo/Elaine Thompson Washington has new limits on annual rent increases. Surrounded by affordable housing advocates, the governor signed the rent limits into law Wednesday – as well as a suite of other housing bills that the Legislature approved this year.
New limits on annual rent increases now law in WA

1 week ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Washington has new limits on annual rent increases. The governor signed the bill into law Wednesday. It caps annual rent hikes at 7% plus inflation, or 10% – whichever is lower. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Rent limits become law in WA with signature from Gov. Bob Ferguson

1 week ago | nwnewsnetwork.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Washington has new limits on annual rent increases. Surrounded by affordable housing advocates, the governor signed the rent limits into law Wednesday – as well as a suite of other housing bills that the Legislature approved this year. The governor signed legislation creating new notice requirements for the sale of manufactured home communities and bills adjusting various construction regulations and permitting processes.
DOJ investigates Washington state over new child abuse policy

1 week ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

The federal Department of Justice is investigating Washington state over a new policy about child abuse. State law now requires priests to report abuse – even if it’s information they hear in confession. Click "Listen" above to hear this story. U.S. Department of Justicechild abuseclergyCatholic church
U.S. Justice Department investigating new WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse

1 week ago | kuow.org | Jeanie Lindsay

The Washington Legislative Building. The federal Department of Justice is investigating Washington state over a new policy about child abuse. It comes days after Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, signed a measure into law requiring members of the clergy to report abuse – even if they learn such information in confidential religious spaces, like confession. The law takes effect July 27.
State budget road map seems to close major deficit. Will it stick?

2 weeks ago | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick |Jeanie Lindsay

In the legislative session that ended Sunday, Washington lawmakers had to tackle a huge budget deficit estimated to be as much as $16 billion over four years. Their new budget road map seems to close that gap by outlining a combination of tax hikes and spending cuts. Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joined KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick to talk about how things came together at the very end of the 105-day session.
Washington state lawmakers approve new caps on rent hikes

2 weeks ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Landlords in Washington state will soon be limited in how much they can raise their tenants’ rents each year. Before adjourning this year’s legislative session, lawmakers approved new caps on rent hikes. Click "Listen" above to hear this story. Washington State Legislature2025 Legislative SessionRent Cap
New tax hikes and spending cuts poised to become law in Washington

2 weeks ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

New tax hikes and spending cuts are poised to become law here in Washington. Lawmakers adjourned their 105-day session Sunday night, after approving the state’s spending plan. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Rent limits, tax hikes head to governor as Washington lawmakers end session

2 weeks ago | m.kuow.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, walks down the steps after attending a joint legislative session for Gov. Jay Inslee's State of the State address at the Washington State Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) In the session's final days, the Democratic majority settled on a deal for new rent caps, approved a gun permit requirement, and signed off on unemployment benefits for striking workers.