Jeanie Lindsay
State Government Reporter
About
Jeanie Lindsay is a radio reporter based in Olympia who covers the state government beat 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.
Location: Olympia
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Stories
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Formerly incarcerated WA lawmaker has record cleared, celebrates freedom from 'invisible prison'
Rep. Tarra Simmons is the state's first formerly incarcerated lawmaker, and celebrated with loved ones and supporters after a judge cleared her record at a hearing last week.
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An $8 rifle spurred a change to Washington's background check law. Here's how
For nearly a decade, Washington's museums weren't able to receive many donated firearms. That changed this year, after lawmakers unanimously supported a small but notable change to the state's background check law.
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WA State Supreme Court rules against school district that sued for construction funding
The court said in its written opinion that the state shares only part of the responsibility to pay schools' construction costs, but didn't specify exactly how much.
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After a shocking removal, WA capitol memorial honoring LGBTQ lawmaker reinstalled
Earlier this month, the memorial plaque and cherry tree honoring the late Cal Anderson – a champion for LGBTQ civil rights in Washington and the state's first openly gay lawmaker – were unexpectedly removed.
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Will US Supreme Court weigh in on WA capital gains tax?
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Far-right legal group sues Washington officials over new runaway youth health care law
The lawsuit echoes many of the same concerns raised by conservative groups that have pushed to limit access to gender-affirming care in states across the country.
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Washington state sues O'Reilly Auto Parts, alleging discrimination against pregnant workers
Washington's attorney general filed a lawsuit in state court Wednesday, accusing the auto parts retailer of violating the state's anti-discrimination laws, including one that requires employers to provide accommodations for pregnant employees.
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WA GOP picks new chair, and makes an unexpected endorsement
Rep. Jim Walsh, a state lawmaker from Aberdeen, was elected chair of the Washington State Republican Party during a meeting of party leaders in Olympia Saturday.
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Major donor for WA Republicans backs initiatives to repeal tax, climate policies
The political action committee Let's Go Washington is behind six initiatives to change or repeal a handful of the state's new laws and programs, with a major GOP donor financing the effort.
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Voters support school board recall aimed at WA Republican running for governor
A Republican running to become Washington's next governor says he isn't backing down, despite a recent vote to remove him from a city school board.