State Of Louisiana
Recent News About State Of Louisiana
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Louisiana’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 23.9% of income in Louisiana. How does this compare to historical figures?
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4 basketball players from Louisiana to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
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
Lafayette, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans players represent Louisiana in the tournament.
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Louisiana ranks fifth highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 23.9% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.9% of income in Louisiana—ranking it the fifth most dependent among U.S. states.
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Louisiana ranks eighth highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $13,019 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Louisiana received an average of $13,019 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in the nation.
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Analysis: Louisiana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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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Louisiana: Residents received $15.95 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.4% of income in Louisiana, providing an average of $3,476 per capita to residents.
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Louisiana: Medicare dependency reached 5.7% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.7% of income in Louisiana, providing an average of $3,080 per capita to residents.
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Louisiana: Social Security made up 6.5% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.5% of income in Louisiana, providing an average of $3,537 per capita to residents.
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Louisiana: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.1% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Louisiana, providing an average of $1,667 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Louisiana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Pelican State News shows that Louisiana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Louisiana ranks 19th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $8,883,604
In 2023, Louisiana received $8,883,604 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 19th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Louisiana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Pelican State News shows that Louisiana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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In Louisiana, 111 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Louisiana registered 111 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Louisiana receives 2 EDA grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Louisiana received two grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Louisiana receives 2 EDA grants totaling $1,980,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Louisiana received two grants totaling $1,980,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Louisiana receives 1 EDA grant totaling $250,000 for public works in 2023
Louisiana received one grant totaling $250,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Louisiana receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,800,000 for planning in 2023
Louisiana received one grant totaling $1,800,000 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Louisiana receives 4 EDA grants totaling $4,593,604 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Louisiana received four grants totaling $4,593,604 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Louisiana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.