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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Louisiana during week ending May 1

By Pelican State News | Jun 17, 2021

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Louisiana in the week ending May 1, making up less than 1.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Louisiana ranks fifth in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 17, 2021

In 2020, Louisiana collected $573.4 million in amusements sales tax, ranking it fifth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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June 16: Congressional Record publishes “Nuclear Energy (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section

By Pelican State News | Jun 16, 2021

The Congressional Record published “Nuclear Energy (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section on June 16.

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June 16 sees Congressional Record publish “PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR” in the Senate section

By Pelican State News | Jun 16, 2021

“PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR“ was published in the Senate section on page S4597 on June 16

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Louisiana collected $4.6 million in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 16, 2021

Of the $11.4 billion in taxes collected by Louisiana in 2020, less than 0.1 percent, or $4.6 million, came from miscellaneous license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Louisiana collected 0.9% more in income taxes in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 16, 2021

Of the $11.4 billion in taxes collected by Louisiana in 2020, $4.4 billion came from income taxes, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Louisiana ranks 23rd in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 16, 2021

In 2020, Louisiana collected $77.1 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it 23rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Louisiana collected 4.9% less in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 16, 2021

Of the $11.4 billion in taxes collected by Louisiana in 2020, $7.3 million came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 4.9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Week ending May 15 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Louisiana

By Pelican State News | Jun 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 190 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 15.

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June 15: Congressional Record publishes “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Pelican State News | Jun 15, 2021

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S4544-S4545 of the Congressional Record on June 15.

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Louisiana collected $30.8 million in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 15, 2021

Of the $11.4 billion in taxes collected by Louisiana in 2020, 0.3 percent, or $30.8 million, came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Louisiana ranks 26th in United States for non-farm payroll employees in December

By Pelican State News | Jun 15, 2021

Louisiana's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 26th for non-farm payroll employees in December, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Louisiana collected 5.3% less in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 15, 2021

Of the $11.4 billion in taxes collected by Louisiana in 2020, $6.1 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 5.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Louisiana collected 3.2% less in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 15, 2021

Of the $11.4 billion in taxes collected by Louisiana in 2020, $5.2 million came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 3.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Louisiana: 115 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending May 15

By Pelican State News | Jun 15, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 115 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 15.

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Louisiana ranks 23rd in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 15, 2021

In 2020, Louisiana collected $2.5 billion in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 23rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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June 14: Congressional Record publishes “HONORING TURNER CHAPEL AME CHURCH” in the Extensions of Remarks section

By Pelican State News | Jun 14, 2021

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “HONORING TURNER CHAPEL AME CHURCH” on June 14.

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36 deaths recorded in Louisiana after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

By Pelican State News | Jun 14, 2021

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 3,049 across the US, with 36 deaths being in Louisiana, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

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Louisiana collected 19% more in property taxes in 2020

By Pelican State News | Jun 14, 2021

Of the $11.4 billion in taxes collected by Louisiana in 2020, $90.5 million came from property taxes, a 19 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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How many 45-64-year-olds died in Louisiana during week ending May 15?

By Pelican State News | Jun 14, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 119 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 15.