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 The bills that didn’t survive the Washington Legislature’s first major deadline February 05, 2026 Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in Legislature February 04, 2026 Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was ‘robbed’ of MVP, WA Senate resolves February 04, 2026