News & Stories Politics Outgoing Wash. Gov. Inslee pushes state lawmakers to enact a wealth tax Jeanie Lindsay December 24, 2024 / 1:15 am As the country's longest serving governor leaves office, Washington's Jay Inslee says the state should impose a wealth tax on the rich to meet the state's needs. Why you can trust KUOW Jeanie Lindsay State Government Reporter Jeanie Lindsay is a radio reporter based in Olympia who covers the state government beat for KUOW and KNKX. More stories from Jeanie Lindsay » Recommended Stories Ferguson 'skeptical' of wealth tax, pitches broad cuts to address WA budget gap January 09, 2025 WA's Jim McDermott remembers Jimmy Carter on the campaign trail and beyond January 07, 2025 Don't defend the status quo, exiting Congressmember Kilmer says December 26, 2024