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News from April 2023

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New Orleans Chamber of Commerce hosts 24th Annual Bill Russell Lecture: The Banjo at the Crossroads of New Orleans and the Caribbean on April 12, 2023

By Pelican State News Report | Apr 5, 2023

The Historic New Orleans Collection presents Laurent Dubois and Don Vappie in conversation about the history of the banjo, an instrument that embodies the centuries-old cultural exchange between New Orleans and the Caribbean.

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Louisiana sees less individual income tax revenue in Q1 2023

By Pelican State News | Apr 4, 2023

The first quarter of 2023 brought in $931 million in individual income tax revenue for Louisiana, a 23% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Home vacancies in Louisiana up 0.1 percent in Q2

By Pelican State News | Apr 4, 2023

Louisiana’s home vacancy rate was 1.1 percent in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 0.1 percent over the previous quarter, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

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New Orleans Chamber of Commerce hosts Sci High 30th Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration on April 6, 2023

By Pelican State News Report | Apr 4, 2023

Sci High 30th Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration

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Property tax revenue up 7.1% from previous quarter in Louisiana

By Pelican State News | Apr 3, 2023

The first quarter of 2023 brought in $15 million in property tax revenue for Louisiana, a 7.1% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New Orleans Chamber of Commerce hosts 2023 Ribbon Cutting: Big Mama's Bail Bonding on April 6, 2023

By Pelican State News Report | Apr 3, 2023

Join the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the Grand Opening of Big Mama's Bail Bonding!

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Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 7.9% from Q4 to Q1 2023

By Pelican State News | Apr 2, 2023

Louisiana collected $3.5 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the first quarter of 2023.

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Louisiana deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending March 4

By Pelican State News | Apr 2, 2023

Louisiana's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending March 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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66 people die after taking the COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 66 deaths being in Louisiana, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

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Q1 2023: Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 7.8% since Q4 2022

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

Louisiana collected $3.5 billion in total tax revenues during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

“FIRE GRANTS AND SAFETY ACT” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 30

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

“FIRE GRANTS AND SAFETY ACT” was published on pages S1063-S1066 of the Congressional Record on March 30.

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VA provides 27.0% fewer home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q1 2023

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

There were 1,008 VA home purchases in Louisiana in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $276.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana receives $1.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

The VA issued 13 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Orleans Chamber of Commerce hosts Coffee and Gratitude - Virtual Breakfast Networking Hour on April 6, 2023

By Pelican State News Report | Apr 1, 2023

Are you looking to grow your business?

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VA provides 1,008 home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q1 2023

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

There were 1,008 VA home purchase loans issued in Louisiana in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $276.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana in Q1 2023 vs. Q4 2022

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

The VA issued 13 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to five loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Louisiana increases from Q4 FY2022 to Q1 FY2023

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Louisiana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $143,070, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.