Quantcast

Pelican State News

Saturday, January 11, 2025

News from 2023

Medium f40611hrwe1et31aqr9wyrl3y17d

Individual income tax puts $1 billion into Louisiana's revenue in Q3, 2023

By Pelican State News | Dec 31, 2023

Individual income taxes in Louisiana reached $1 billion in the third quarter of 2023.

Medium re 3

Louisiana ranks 38th in average VA home loan amount in 2022

By Pelican State News | Dec 31, 2023

With $264,372 in issued loans, Louisiana ranked 38th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2022, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

Medium realestate3

Average VA home loan amount in Louisiana increase from 2021 to 2022

By Pelican State News | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA loan amount for Louisiana in the fiscal year 2022 was $264,372, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Medium realestate5

Average VA home loan amount in Louisiana increases in Q3 2023

By Pelican State News | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA home loan amount in Louisiana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $274,140, a 4.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Medium eigd3xavmgx649ewnfp0prntri77

76.4% of Louisiana residents old enough to vote in 2021

By Pelican State News | Dec 27, 2023

Of the 4,657,305 citizens living in Louisiana in 2021, 76.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 3,556,222 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Medium 64b59e910b476c34233667f1 2192285

New Orleans' Dr. Gregory Pippin: 'Chronic sinus headaches typically will present with facial pressure in the central face'

By Pelican State News | Dec 21, 2023

If you're grappling with headaches, they could be stemming from sinus congestion. Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans said sinus headaches can occur in various areas, depending on which sinuses are affected.

Medium 64b59e910b476c34233667f1 2192285

New Orleans doctor says studies have shown balloon sinuplasty 'dramatically improves quality of life'

By Pelican State News | Nov 24, 2023

One strategy for cutting costs before the end of the year is to make the most of your health insurance if you've met your deductible. Many sinusitis sufferers have the opportunity to treat their issues at a lower cost during this time, and Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans said most patients who struggle with sinus issues could benefit from a balloon sinuplasty procedure.

Medium laurafurgione1500x1875editado

Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Louisiana identified as multiracial in 2021

By Pelican State News | Nov 24, 2023

Of the 4,657,305 citizens living in Louisiana in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Medium johnson

Will Speaker Johnson work to ensure 'Merit-Based Personnel' amendment is in final version of military funding bill?

By Pelican State News | Nov 17, 2023

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) voted for the "Merit-Based Personnel" amendment included in the House-passed version of the annual defense budget bill, but it remains to be seen if, as Speaker, he will work to ensure that amendment is included in the final bill approved by a House-Senate conference.

Medium re 3

VA Purchase Loans in Louisiana average $279,665 for Q3 2023

By Pelican State News | Nov 15, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Louisiana in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $279,665, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Medium propofol

Louisiana: 15 Hispanic lives lost in week ending Sept. 16

By Pelican State News | Nov 12, 2023

There were 15 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending Sept. 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Medium lyzyengxg2kzf2769b4f6flvo9kv

Louisiana home to 4 colleges that still mandate “COVID” mRNA injection

By Pelican State News | Nov 9, 2023

Louisiana still has four colleges that require students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

Medium pharma

26 Hispanic people in Louisiana passed away in week ending Sept. 9

By Pelican State News | Nov 5, 2023

There were 26 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending Sept. 9, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Medium healthinno

Hispanic deaths in Louisiana increase to 21 in week ending Sept. 2

By Pelican State News | Oct 29, 2023

There were 21 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending Sept. 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Medium 1

Bipartisan Coalition Of Attorneys General File Lawsuits Against Meta For Harming Youth Mental Health Through Its Social Media Platforms

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 28, 2023

AG Jeff Landry, SG Liz Murrill fight to protect Louisiana children from addictive social media

Medium drfatakia

New Orleans doctor: 'we're really excited about what we can offer in the office in a very minimally invasive fashion'

By Pelican State News | Oct 26, 2023

Sinusitis can be a problem for more than just your sinuses; it can also cause a loss of taste and smell. Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans said that there are in-office procedures available to help patients avoid and treat these risks.

Medium 11

U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Louisiana And Missouri Initiated Big Tech Censorship Case

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 26, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari and will hear Louisiana and Missouri vs. Biden et al., offering an opportunity to present this landmark case and defend the First Amendment at the highest court in the land.

Medium ijw6s7vbfr36c32lki2m95inya4m

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Louisiana during Q3 2023

By Pelican State News | Oct 16, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Louisiana in the third quarter of 2023.

Medium realestate4

Number of VA loans issued in Louisiana decreased by 79.1% from Q3 2022 to Q3 2023

By Pelican State News | Oct 15, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 411 home loans totaling $112.7 million in Louisiana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Medium re 4

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana average $322,886 for Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 15, 2023

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $322,886, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.