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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

By Pelican State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Louisiana secured the twenty-forth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 70.3%.

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

By Pelican State News | Jun 2, 2024

Louisiana registered 90 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Pension assets in Louisiana valued at $61.1 million in 2022

By Pelican State News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Louisiana had $61.1 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Inflation in Louisiana outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Pelican State News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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

By Pelican State News | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Louisiana in May.

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Louisiana declines from 2022 to 2023

By Pelican State News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Louisiana in 2023 was $267,835, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Louisiana falls in Q1

By Pelican State News | May 28, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Louisiana during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $264,120, a 1.4% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Pelican State News Service | May 28, 2024

Louisiana is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

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Current CDC report highlights this year's measles activity in Louisiana as of week ending April 27

By Pelican State News | May 21, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Louisiana for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 20.

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Louisiana ranked 49th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Pelican State News | May 17, 2024

With $264,120 in home loans issued, Louisiana ranked 49th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana ranks 30th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Pelican State News | May 17, 2024

Louisiana ranked 30th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,065 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana receives $3.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Pelican State News | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 12 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 15.4% fewer home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q1

By Pelican State News | May 16, 2024

There were 873 VA home purchases in Louisiana in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $235 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Pelican State News | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 12 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 27 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 873 home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q1

By Pelican State News | May 15, 2024

There were 873 VA home purchase loans issued in Louisiana in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $235 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.