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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Louisiana declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Pelican State News | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Louisiana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $274,995, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of Louisiana companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Pelican State News | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from Louisiana in the first quarter of 2024.

America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Louisiana voter rolls

By Pelican State News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

Louisiana's public pensions receive $3.9 million in contributions for 2022

By Pelican State News | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Louisiana had received $3.9 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

New Orleans doctor: ‘There's an overutilization of antibiotics by a lot of physicians and nurse practitioners in the United States for chronic sinusitis’

By Pelican State News | Jun 21, 2024

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for chronic sinusitis, but they carry certain risks, and alternative treatments are available for those suffering from sinus issues. According to Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, antibiotics are overused for patients with sinus issues.

Analysis: Louisiana among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Pelican State News | Jun 20, 2024

Louisiana is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Pelican State News found.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Louisiana declines from 2022 to 2023

By Pelican State News | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Louisiana in the fiscal year 2023 was $275,537, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Louisiana increases from 2021 to 2022

By Pelican State News | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Louisiana in the fiscal year 2022 was $284,604, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Earnings on Louisiana's public pension investments increase to $1.1 million in 2022

By Pelican State News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Louisiana public pensions went up from $1.1 million in 2021 to $1.1 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Over 120 bank failures in the U.S. since 2012. How many were in Louisiana?

By Pelican State News | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Louisiana.

American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Pelican State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Louisiana legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

Analysis: Louisiana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Pelican State News | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Pelican State News shows that Louisiana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Louisiana declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

Which type of Louisiana companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Louisiana voter rolls

Louisiana's public pensions receive $3.9 million in contributions for 2022

New Orleans doctor: ‘There's an overutilization of antibiotics by a lot of physicians and nurse practitioners in the United States for chronic sinusitis’

Analysis: Louisiana among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

Average VA purchase loan amount in Louisiana declines from 2022 to 2023

Average VA purchase loan amount in Louisiana increases from 2021 to 2022

Earnings on Louisiana's public pension investments increase to $1.1 million in 2022

Over 120 bank failures in the U.S. since 2012. How many were in Louisiana?

American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

Analysis: Louisiana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

Louisiana ranks no. 24 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

In Louisiana, 90 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Pension assets in Louisiana valued at $61.1 million in 2022

Inflation in Louisiana outpaces national average as of May 2024

FDA Inspection: What type of Louisiana companies were under most scrutiny during May?

VA provides 1,049 home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q3

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