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Louisiana experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Pelican State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Louisiana receives $32.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 110 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average cost of college education in Louisiana rises for students in 2022-23 school year

By Pelican State News | Oct 16, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.7% in Louisiana in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Lower property tax revenue in Louisiana during Q2

By Pelican State News | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $8 million in property tax revenue for Louisiana, a 50% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA Purchase Loans in Louisiana average $288,135 for Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Louisiana in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $288,135, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Louisiana during Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Louisiana in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA home loan amount averages $283,276 in Louisiana for Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Louisiana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $283,276, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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ENT and Allergy of New Orleans warns of potential impact from barometric changes from hurricane season

By Pelican State News reports | Oct 8, 2024

ENT and Allergy of New Orleans is warning about the impacts that barometric pressure changes can have on patients as hurricane season continues in areas along the coast.

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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for Louisianians

By Pelican State News | Oct 8, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for Louisiana residents.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana average $292,444 for Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $292,444, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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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VA Purchase Loans in Louisiana average $273,049 for Q2

By Pelican State News | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Louisiana in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $273,049, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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.