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Gov. Edwards Announces Federal Approval of Emergency Declaration for Lower Mississippi River Saltwater Intrusion

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 2, 2023

On September 27, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has approved his request for an Emergency Declaration due to the lower Mississippi River saltwater intrusion.

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CDC reports 16 deaths among Louisiana Hispanics in week ending Aug. 19

By Pelican State News | Oct 1, 2023

There were 16 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending Aug. 19, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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VA provides 59.6% fewer home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q3 2023

By Pelican State News | Oct 1, 2023

There were 356 VA home purchases in Louisiana in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $99.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 356 home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q3 2023

By Pelican State News | Oct 1, 2023

There were 356 VA home purchase loans issued in Louisiana in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $99.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q3 2023: Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 22.4% since Q2 2023

By Pelican State News | Oct 1, 2023

Louisiana collected $3.8 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana in Q3 vs. Q2 2023

By Pelican State News | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued nine Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to 18 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana receives $2.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 1, 2023

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

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Attorney General Jeff Landry's Office Seeking Public Assistance Amid Cyber Crime Arrest

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 30, 2023

Attorney General Jeff Landry's Cyber Crime Unit has arrested a West Monroe man for Possession of Sexual Abuse Images/Videos of Children and it is asking the public for assistance in its ongoing investigation.

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4 Louisiana colleges still forcing COVID-19 mandate on students in August

By Pelican State News | Sep 30, 2023

Louisiana still has four colleges that require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by August, more than three years since schools originally closed.

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Q2 2023 Tax Revenue: Louisiana collects $2.1 billion in sales and gross receipt tax

By Pelican State News | Sep 30, 2023

Louisiana collected $2.1 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 2.6% decrease from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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Gov. Edwards Requests Federal Emergency Declaration for Saltwater Intrusion

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 28, 2023

On September 25, Governor John Bel Edwards submitted a request to President Joseph Biden for a Federal Emergency Declaration as a result of the recent sea water (saltwater) intrusion in the lower Mississippi River region.

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Gov. Edwards Holds UCG for Updates on Lower Mississippi River Saltwater Intrusion

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 27, 2023

On September 22, Gov. John Bel Edwards held a modified Unified Command Group (UCG) meeting in New Orleans for an update on the saltwater intrusion threat that continues to grow in the Lower Mississippi River region.

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Louisiana: 17 Hispanic lives lost in week ending Aug. 12

By Pelican State News | Sep 24, 2023

There were 17 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending Aug. 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Attorney General Jeff Landry Takes Legal Action To Block Death Row Clemency Hearings

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 22, 2023

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has filed a lawsuit to block the Governor from short-circuiting the rules and procedures of the Board of Pardons.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry Delivers Major Victory For Louisiana: Court Halts Latest Biden Attack On American Energy

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 22, 2023

A Federal Judge has granted Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s request for a preliminary injunction against the Biden Administration’s unlawful order that threatened an oil and gas lease sale on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico. Judge James Cain, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has ordered the federal government to proceed with Lease Sale 261.

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Gov. Edwards and Office of Conservation Declare Emergency for Calcasieu Parish Salt Cavern Operation

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 22, 2023

On September 20, the offices of Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation Monique M. Edwards announced they have made emergency declarations in response to concerns about the future stability of a salt cavern on the western side of the Sulphur Mines Salt Dome in Calcasieu Parish.

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Louisiana Reaches Lowest Unemployment Rate in History

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

On September 19, the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) announced that federal data shows Louisiana once again hit its lowest ever unemployment rate.

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Kennedy, Cruz, colleagues introduce Secure the Border Act

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Secure the Border Act of 2023 to end the border crisis by requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address illegal immigration.

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Kennedy, Manchin introduce bipartisan Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act to end overseas meddling in U.S. litigation

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary committee, and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023 to stop foreign entities and governments from funding litigation in America’s courts.

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Cassidy Applauds Shell’s Decision to Remain in Louisiana

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today applauded Shell for its announcement that the company headquarters will remain in New Orleans.