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

By Pelican State News | Oct 7, 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 40th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Pelican State News | Oct 4, 2024

With $270,618 in issued loans, Louisiana ranked 40th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Pelican State News | Oct 1, 2024

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

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In Louisiana, 91 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Pelican State News | Sep 30, 2024

Louisiana registered 91 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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VA provides 1,131 home loans in Louisiana totaling $310 million in Q2

By Pelican State News | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,131 home loans totaling $310 million in Louisiana during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Louisiana outpaces national average as of August 2024

By Pelican State News | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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Defense Credit Union Council: Proposed credit card bill could increase fraud risk for South Carolina veterans

By Pelican State News | Sep 26, 2024

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) told Louisiana's U.S. senators in May that proposed credit card regulations would “risk military financial readiness,” and the council is now saying the bill could “jeopardize veterans’ financial security.”

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VA provides 732 home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q2

By Pelican State News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 732 VA home purchase loans issued in Louisiana in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $199.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Orleans doctor: ‘Chronic sinusitis can really impact us in a lot of ways’

By Pelican State News | Sep 24, 2024

Statistically, women may be more susceptible to sinus issues and sinusitis compared to men. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, sinus diseases should be taken seriously.

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Louisiana receives $63.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Pelican State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 220 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 16.2% fewer home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q2

By Pelican State News | Sep 14, 2024

There were 732 VA home purchases in Louisiana in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $199.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana's Q1 individual income tax revenue down 42.2% from previous quarter

By Pelican State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $637 million in individual income tax revenue for Louisiana, a 42.2% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Property tax revenue up 6.7% from previous quarter in Louisiana

By Pelican State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $16 million in property tax revenue for Louisiana, a 6.7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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

By Pelican State News | Sep 6, 2024

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

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Pelican State News | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 220 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 12 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Pelican State News | Sep 1, 2024

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

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In Louisiana, 91 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Pelican State News | Aug 31, 2024

Louisiana registered 91 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Louisiana inflation rate outpaces national average as of July 2024

By Pelican State News | Aug 31, 2024

As of July 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Airline Trade Group: Credit Card Competition Act would 'negatively impact economic growth across Louisiana'

By Pelican State News reports | Aug 20, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director at Airlines for America (A4A), said the proposed Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Competition Act would negatively impact Louisiana's travel industry and economic health.

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New Orleans doctor: ‘Sinus headaches are a very general term for pressure pain located over the sinuses’

By Pelican State News | Aug 19, 2024

Inflammation is the natural response of the body to an infection and will happen invariably when someone is dealing with sinusitis. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, inflammation can cause debilitating sinus headaches.