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LA 20 Bayou Chevreuil Bridge striping completed, enhancing key Louisiana transit route

By Pelican State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has completed the permanent striping on the LA 20, Bayou Chevreuil Bridge.

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USDA extends deadline for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties

By Pelican State News | Mar 27, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is extending the deadline for the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties to April 18, 2025.

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Deadline approaches for USDA's ARC/PLC program enrollment for 2025 crop year

By Pelican State News | Mar 27, 2025

Agricultural producers need to act by April 15, 2025, to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Louisiana employers were approved during 2024?

By Pelican State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.3% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Louisiana were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Belle Chasse Bridge set to start toll collection from April

By Pelican State News | Mar 26, 2025

The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project has announced that tolling on the new bridge is expected to begin on April 2, 2025.

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Louisiana’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Pelican State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 23.9% of income in Louisiana. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Mega Millions introduces changes with increased jackpots and improved odds

By Pelican State News | Mar 25, 2025

Sales for a new Mega Millions multistate game will commence on April 5, featuring a larger starting jackpot, lower overall odds of winning, and a built-in prize-multiplier feature.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Louisiana employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Pelican State News | Mar 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in Louisiana submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.

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DOTD completes installation of CCTV cameras on I-10 from Lake Charles to Scott

By Pelican State News | Mar 24, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the completion of a project involving the installation of 28 new closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras along Interstate 10, stretching from Lake Charles to Scott.

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Heirs Property Clinic addresses generational land ownership challenges

By Pelican State News | Mar 21, 2025

The Southern University Law Center's Agricultural Law Institute, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), is set to host a Heirs Property Clinic on April 8, 2025.

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USDA announces new leadership appointments in farm production sector

By Pelican State News | Mar 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new leadership appointments within the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area.

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USDA announces $100 million funding initiative against avian influenza

By Pelican State News | Mar 20, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans for a funding initiative aimed at tackling avian influenza.

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LA 1 Youree Drive asphalt overlay project progresses in Shreveport

By Pelican State News | Mar 20, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced progress on the LA 1 (Youree Drive) asphalt overlay project in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.

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USDA announces $10 billion aid program for agricultural producers

By Pelican State News | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide up to $10 billion in direct payments to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the...

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Louisiana's individual income tax revenue reached $1.1 billion in Q4, 2023

By Pelican State News | Mar 19, 2025

Individual income taxes in Louisiana reached $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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4 basketball players from Louisiana to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Pelican State News | Mar 18, 2025

Bossier City has the most players of any city representing Louisiana in the tournament.

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March Madness: Louisiana represented by 12 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Pelican State News | Mar 18, 2025

Lafayette, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans players represent Louisiana in the tournament.

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114 H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry in Louisiana in 2024

By Pelican State News | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Louisiana submitted 114 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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NFIB launches ad campaign against potential tax hike on small businesses

By Pelican State News | Mar 17, 2025

NFIB, a prominent small business advocacy group, has initiated a radio and digital advertising campaign aimed at preventing a potential tax increase on small businesses.

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I-20 rehabilitation in Bossier City enters final phase with lane removal

By Pelican State News | Mar 14, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that the $123 million I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City is nearing its final construction phase.