News & Stories Politics Outgoing Wash. Gov. Inslee pushes state lawmakers to enact a wealth tax Jeanie Lindsay December 24, 2024 Play AudioPlaying3 mins left 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 Seattle's federal health office closes as Trump administration guts HHS funding April 01, 2025 Has the U.S. revoked visas for UW or WSU students? March 31, 2025 Tax the rich? Not so fast, say Microsoft, other Washington state businesses March 31, 2025