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In 2021, Louisiana collected $6.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 25th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Property tax revenue unchanged from previous quarter in Louisiana

The first quarter of 2022 brought in $14 million in property tax revenue for Louisiana, the same amount as in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Less than 10 people die in Louisiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending April 2, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending April 2, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die in Louisiana from kidney disease in week ending April 2, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending April 2, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

115 people in 45-64 age group in Louisiana are estimated to have died during week ending March 19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 115 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending March 19.

CDC estimates 19 people in 25-44 age group in Louisiana died during week ending March 19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 19 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending March 19.

Louisiana ranks 19th in the U.S. for the most property taxes paid in 2021

In 2021, Louisiana collected $103.8 million in property taxes, ranking it 19th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Fuel Analysis: Average Louisiana driver will spend $70.12 more on gas this April

The average price of regular gas in Louisiana in April is $3.99 per gallon.

Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 7.1% from Q4 to Q1 2022

Louisiana collected $3.2 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the first quarter of 2022.

Louisiana collects $1.9 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q1 2022

Louisiana collected $1.9 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Q1 2022: Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 7.1% since Q4 2021

Louisiana collected $3.2 billion in total tax revenues during the first quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

How many Louisiana nursing home residents are vaccinated against COVID-19 by March 6?

Louisiana is the 40th most vaccinated state in the US.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Louisiana declines from Q1 to Q2

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Louisiana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $212,589, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Louisiana receives $107.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

The VA issued 504 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Louisiana ranks 29th in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2021

In 2021, Louisiana collected $12.3 billion in total taxes, ranking it 29th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Louisiana's income tax revenue down 12.2% in Q1 2022

Louisiana collected $991 million in individual income taxes during the first quarter of 2022, a 12.2 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Louisiana ranked 34th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 5.1% in Q1 2022

Louisiana ranked 34th in the nation in the first quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 5.1 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana average $212,623 for Q1

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 averaged $212,623, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Louisiana's income tax revenue up 4.1% in year since Q1 2021

Louisiana collected $991 million in individual income taxes during the first quarter of 2022, a 4.1% increase over the same period the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 2.1% fewer home purchase loans in Louisiana in 2nd quarter