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Louisiana sees 104 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Information industry during 2024

By Pelican State News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, 104 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Louisiana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 15.8% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Pelican State News | Apr 11, 2025

Louisiana collected $4.1 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Q3 2024: Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 15.9% since Q2 2024

By Pelican State News | Apr 10, 2025

Louisiana collected $4.1 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Mississippi man charged with livestock theft in Allen Parish

By Pelican State News | Apr 10, 2025

On April 8, a Mississippi man was apprehended by the Livestock Brand Commission of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

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DOTD updates on US 165 safety improvement work in Ouachita Parish

By Pelican State News | Apr 10, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) shared an update regarding the US 165 safety improvement project at the intersection with Lonewa Road in the Town of Sterlington, Ouachita Parish.

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Progress reported on Nelson Road extension and bridge project in Calcasieu Parish

By Pelican State News | Apr 8, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reports progress in the $101.7 million Nelson Road Extension and Bridge Project in Calcasieu Parish.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 4 petitions in Louisiana throughout 2024

By Pelican State News | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in Louisiana submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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DOTD focuses on litter cleanup during Love the Boot week

By Pelican State News | Apr 7, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is intensifying its litter removal initiatives during Love the Boot week, a key event in its statewide efforts.

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Louisiana's DOTD boosts litter removal during Love the Boot week

By Pelican State News | Apr 7, 2025

Baton Rouge, La – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) continues its efforts to remove litter across the state, with "Love the Boot" week as a significant highlight of these ongoing activities.

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Louisiana DOTD intensifies litter removal efforts statewide during Love the Boot week

By Pelican State News | Apr 7, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is actively engaged in litter removal across the state, with a particular focus during the annual Love the Boot week, from April 5-13.

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Louisiana steps up litter removal, commits over $13 million annually

By Pelican State News | Apr 7, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) continues its litter collection initiatives across the state, using Love the Boot Week as a focal point for these efforts.

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DOTD intensifies litter control efforts during Love the Boot week

By Pelican State News | Apr 7, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is intensifying its litter removal activities as part of Love the Boot week.

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Louisiana's DOTD highlights cleanliness efforts during Love the Boot week

By Pelican State News | Apr 7, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is actively involved in statewide litter removal efforts, with Love the Boot Week being a significant event for these activities.

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Analysis: Louisiana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Pelican State News | Apr 6, 2025

An analysis by Pelican State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Louisiana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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EDA awards over $8 million in grants for economic development projects in Louisiana in 2023

By Pelican State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 10 grants totaling $8,883,604 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Louisiana.

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LA 397 road improvements set to start on April 7, 2025

By Pelican State News | Apr 3, 2025

Construction is set to begin on April 7, 2025, to improve a section of LA 397 in Calcasieu Parish.

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Interstate 10 westbound in Lafayette closed due to crashes

By Pelican State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that Interstate 10 westbound, at Louisiana Avenue, has been temporarily closed to all traffic due to multiple crashes.

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Louisiana ranks 19 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Pelican State News | Apr 2, 2025

Louisiana ranks 19 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $45,593 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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LA 1 asphalt project progresses, completion expected by June 2025

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the completion of a section of the asphalt overlay project on LA 1 (Youree Drive) in Shreveport.

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4.6 million road preservation project on La. 359 to start in St. Landry Parish

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has declared plans to initiate a $4.6 million preservation project on Louisiana Highway 359 in St. Landry Parish.