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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Washington state Legislature faces jam-packed final week

1 day ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Washington state lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn for the year on April 27. They have plenty of major items left on their to-do list as time winds down. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Tension over new taxes mounts in Olympia as Ferguson slams latest pitch from Democrats

5 days ago | opb.org | Jeanie Lindsay

FILE - Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson answered questions from reporters about his savings plans at a news conference Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. On April 17, 2025, Ferguson criticized Washington Democrats' revised tax proposals as unsustainable amid federal threats, urging caution and budget changes while lawmakers scramble to finalize a deal before session ends. Gov.
Tension over taxes mounts in Olympia, as Ferguson slams latest pitch from Democrats

5 days ago | kuow.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson answered questions from reporters about his savings plans at a news conference Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. KUOW Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson is criticizing the latest round of tax proposals Washington Democrats put forward this week, citing concerns about cuts from the Trump Administration.
Washington Democrats pitch revised tax plan to close budget gap

5 days ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Washington Democrats have tossed out their previously proposed wealth tax plan to help close a major state budget gap. They’re now pitching a revised set of tax changes after the governor rejected their earlier proposals. Click "Listen" above to hear this story. Washington State Legislature2025 Legislative SessionWashington state Democratstaxes
Student, parental rights bills are advancing in Washington state. Is a ballot fight next?

1 week ago | kuow.org | Jeanie Lindsay

The Washington State Senate approved House Bill 1296 Friday, April 11, 2025, after a lengthy debate. KUOW Washington lawmakers are advancing changes to rights for parents and students in schools, teeing up what could become a fight at the ballot box this fall. The state Senate on Friday approved House Bill 1296, which partly revises a parents' rights initiative enacted last year. The measure passed along party lines, 30 to 19.
WA bills on student, parents' rights are advancing. Is a ballot fight next?

1 week ago | m.kuow.org | Jeanie Lindsay

The Washington State Senate approved House Bill 1296 Friday, April 11, 2025, after a lengthy debate. KUOW Washington lawmakers are advancing changes to rights for parents and students in schools, teeing up what could become a fight at the ballot box this fall. The state Senate on Friday approved House Bill 1296, which partly revises a parents' rights initiative enacted last year. The measure passed along party lines, 30 to 19.
Democratic leaders say wealth tax is unlikely in final state budget

1 week ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Democratic leaders in Washington’s legislature say a wealth tax is unlikely to make it into a final budget deal. It comes after the governor said he won’t sign a budget that relies on a wealth tax. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Bill to limit rent hikes passed by Washington state Senate

1 week ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

A controversial bill to limit rent hikes is closer to becoming law after gaining approval in Washington’s state Senate. But, the bill is putting divisions among Democrats on full display. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
WA bills on student, parents' rights are advancing. Is a ballot fight next?

1 week ago | knkx.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Washington lawmakers are advancing changes to rights for parents and students in schools, teeing up what could become a fight at the ballot box this fall. The state Senate on Friday approved House Bill 1296, which partly revises a parents’ rights initiative enacted last year. The measure passed along party lines, 30 to 19. It’s the latest development in a years-long debate in Olympia over the state’s role in supporting and facilitating more transparency between schools and parents.
Rent caps close to becoming law in WA, despite divisions among Democrats

1 week ago | kuow.org | Jeanie Lindsay

A controversial bill limiting how much landlords can raise their tenants' rent each year is on the cusp of becoming the law of the land in Washington, after clearing the state Senate by a vote of 29 to 20 Thursday. It's unclear how the House will decide on the measure that passed, but the Senate's vote put divisions among Democrats, who control the majority of the Legislature, on full display. The proposal's main backer, Sen.