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Louisiana’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 69.3% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Pelican State News | Mar 27, 2024

Louisiana collected $2.1 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Louisiana’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 69.7% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Pelican State News | Mar 26, 2024

Louisiana collected $2.1 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 189.9% more home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 1,032 VA home purchases in Louisiana in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $279.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,032 home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | Mar 22, 2024

There were 1,032 VA home purchase loans issued in Louisiana in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $279.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Orleans doctor says sinusitis and allergies can lead to ‘alterations in the sense of smell and hearing’

By Pelican State News | Mar 21, 2024

Chronic sinusitis can affect people in many ways, including loss of smell and taste, according to ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, sinusitis and allergies can affect your body in many ways, including loss of senses.

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

By Pelican State News | Mar 20, 2024

Slidell, Bossier City, Bogalusa and Baton Rouge players represent Louisiana in the tournament.

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Louisiana has 17 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Pelican State News | Mar 19, 2024

New Orleans has the most players of any city representing Louisiana in the tournament.

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Louisiana ranked fifth lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Pelican State News | Mar 16, 2024

Louisiana ranked fifth lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Which type of Louisiana companies were inspected the most by the FDA in February?

By Pelican State News | Mar 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food/Cosmetics company from Louisiana in February.

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Louisiana inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Pelican State News | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Louisiana companies were under most scrutiny during February?

By Pelican State News | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Louisiana in February.

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VA provides 1,226 home loans in Louisiana totaling $328.4 million in Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,226 home loans totaling $328.4 million in Louisiana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $267,835 in Louisiana for Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Louisiana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $267,835, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Louisiana declines from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Louisiana in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $270,858, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Number of VA loans issued in Louisiana decreases by 43.6% from 2022 to 2023

By Pelican State News | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 4,901 home loans totaling $1.3 billion in Louisiana during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana ranks 31st in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | Feb 19, 2024

Louisiana ranked 31st in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 1,226 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Louisiana falls in Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Louisiana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $267,835, a 2.3% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Orleans doctor: Balloon sinuplasty procedures ‘dramatically improves a patient's quality of life’

By Pelican State News | Feb 19, 2024

Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can help address chronic sinusitis, a condition that can become more debilitating the longer it goes untreated. Many ear, nose, and throat doctors (ENTs) recommend balloon sinuplasty, including Dr. Gregory Pippin of the ENT & Allergy of New Orleans.

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Louisiana ranked 51st in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | Feb 17, 2024

With $267,835 in home loans issued, Louisiana ranked 51st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 30.1% fewer purchase loans in Louisiana for 2023 vs. 2022

By Pelican State News | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Louisiana for 2023 was 4,081 and totaled $1.1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.