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News from August 2023

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Gov. Edwards, White House and Local Officials Celebrate Completion of Project to Bring High-Speed Internet Service to Lafourche Crossing

By Pelican State News Report | Aug 31, 2023

On August 28, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined members of the Biden-Harris administration along with members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation, local officials, state lawmakers and other stakeholders to announce the completion of the Lafourche Crossing GUMBO project that will help further close the digital divide across Louisiana.

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Kennedy speaks with Bayou Region Joint Chamber, visits Houma foodbank

By Pelican State News Report | Aug 31, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today spoke at the Bayou Region Joint Chamber of Commerce luncheon about his work to defend the energy industry from the Biden administration’s attacks, securing disaster recovery aid and other local issues.

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Cassidy Releases Discussion Draft to Level Playing Field for Offshore Mariners for Feedback

By Pelican State News Report | Aug 31, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released discussion draft legislation regarding offshore manning and crewing for feedback.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Louisiana during week ending July 29

By Pelican State News | Aug 29, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 29, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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New Orleans doctor: 'The chronic use of antibiotics can be detrimental'

By Pelican State News Report | Aug 28, 2023

One third of antibiotic usage in humans is unnecessary.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Louisiana during week ending July 29

By Pelican State News | Aug 28, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 29, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Louisiana ranks 27th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Pelican State News | Aug 27, 2023

Louisiana ranked 27th in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2023 with 1,069 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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CDC reports 20 deaths among Louisiana Hispanics in week ending July 15

By Pelican State News | Aug 27, 2023

There were 20 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending July 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Louisiana ranked 45th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Pelican State News | Aug 27, 2023

With $262,144 in loans issued, Louisiana ranked 45th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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161 people die from diseases of the heart in Louisiana during week ending July 29

By Pelican State News | Aug 27, 2023

There were 161 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 29, making up 25.9% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Louisiana ranks 29th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Pelican State News | Aug 26, 2023

Louisiana ranked 29th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2023 with 1,243 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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148 people die from cancer in Louisiana during week ending July 29

By Pelican State News | Aug 26, 2023

There were 148 deaths from cancer reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 29, making up 23.8% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Louisiana ranked 42nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Pelican State News | Aug 26, 2023

With $265,953 in loans issued, Louisiana ranked 42nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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20 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Louisiana during week ending July 29

By Pelican State News | Aug 25, 2023

There were 20 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 29, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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51 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Louisiana during week ending July 29

By Pelican State News | Aug 25, 2023

There were 51 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 29, making up 8.2% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Louisiana ranked 40th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2022

By Pelican State News | Aug 25, 2023

With $278,674 in loans issued, Louisiana ranked 40th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana ranks 28th in total VA home loans during Q4 2022

By Pelican State News | Aug 25, 2023

Louisiana ranked 28th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2022 with 1,706 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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24 people die from diabetes mellitus in Louisiana during week ending July 29

By Pelican State News | Aug 24, 2023

There were 24 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 29, making up 3.9% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Louisiana ranked 42nd in average VA home loan amount in Q3 2022

By Pelican State News | Aug 24, 2023

With $275,385 in loans issued, Louisiana ranked 42nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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30 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Louisiana during week ending July 29

By Pelican State News | Aug 24, 2023

There were 30 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 29, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.