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Censorship Collusion Blocked: Louisiana Gets Historic Free Speech Victory

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

AG Jeff Landry Wins Injunction Against Key Federal Government Officials

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ICYMI: Editorial: Strong Opening Bid for Changes to Louisiana Flood Insurance Premiums

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

The Advocate wrote an editorial highlighting efforts by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) to reform the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the need for Congressional action.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Louisiana during week ending June 17?

By Pelican State News | Jul 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 173 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

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

By Pelican State News | Jul 5, 2023

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

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Analysis: Louisiana ranked #22 for gun sales in 2022

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Louisiana ranked #22 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 330,218 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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18 people die from kidney disease in Louisiana during week ending July 1

By Pelican State News | Jul 5, 2023

There were 18 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 1, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Louisiana: Individual income tax revenue unchanged as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Pelican State News | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $1.4 billion in individual income tax revenue for Louisiana, the same amount as the second quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Clapper: 'Today is a day to celebrate life'

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Benjamin Clapper celebrated the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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ICYMI: Louisiana to Get $1.3 Billion to Expand Broadband

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

In case you missed it, the White House announced this week that Louisiana will recieve over $1.3 billion to expand broadband internet access.

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Ranking Member Cassidy, Chairwoman Foxx Blast Biden’s Newest Student Loan Scheme Announcement

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 30, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, released statements following President Biden announcing he will try to illegally revive his student loan “forgiveness” scheme through the Higher Education Act, finalize an income-driven repayment (IDR) rule, and initiate an additional year-long pause on student loan repayment, a violation of the debt ceiling agreement brokered between the President and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) earlier this June.

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196 people in 75-84 age group in Louisiana are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jul 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 196 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Louisiana's Q2 2023 individual income tax revenue up 54.7% from previous quarter

By Pelican State News | Jul 4, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $1.4 billion in individual income tax revenue for Louisiana, a 54.7% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Louisiana during week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jul 4, 2023

Louisiana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gov. Edwards Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 4, 2023

See below for a statement from Gov. John Bel Edwards on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in college admissions.

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Ranking Member Cassidy Applauds Supreme Court Decision Overturning Biden’s Student Loan Cancelation Scheme

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 30, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Biden v. Nebraska that overturns President Biden’s student loan cancelation scheme, which would transfer up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower onto taxpayers, costing over $300 billion.

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CDC estimates 127 people in 65-74 age group in Louisiana died during week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jul 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 127 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Lower property tax revenue in Louisiana during Q2 2023

By Pelican State News | Jul 3, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $7 million in property tax revenue for Louisiana, a 53.3% decrease from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Cassidy, Risch, Menendez, Colleagues Release Statement Marking 26th Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover, National Security Law

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jim Risch (R-ID), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and 27 colleagues released the following statement marking the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover and the 3rd anniversary of the Hong Kong “National Security Law:”

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Notice: Gov. Edwards Signs, Issues Line Item Vetoes for HB 1

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 29, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he has signed House Bill 1 of the 2023 Regular Session while also using his line item veto authority on 5 items.

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Celebrate Independence Day Safely Encourages Attorney General Jeff Landry

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

As Louisiana’s people gather with family and friends to commemorate America’s 247th Birthday, Attorney General Jeff Landry encourages them to put safety first.