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Louisiana’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

In 2022, government transfers contributed 23.9% of income in Louisiana. How does this compare to historical figures?

By Pelican State News | Mar 25, 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Louisiana employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in Louisiana submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.

By Pelican State News | Mar 24, 2025

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DOTD completes installation of CCTV cameras on I-10 from Lake Charles to Scott

By Pelican State News | Mar 24, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the completion of a project involving the installation of 28 new closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras along Interstate 10, stretching from Lake Charles to Scott.

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LA 1 Youree Drive asphalt overlay project progresses in Shreveport

By Pelican State News | Mar 20, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced progress on the LA 1 (Youree Drive) asphalt overlay project in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.

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114 H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry in Louisiana in 2024

By Pelican State News | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Louisiana submitted 114 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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I-20 rehabilitation in Bossier City enters final phase with lane removal

By Pelican State News | Mar 14, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that the $123 million I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City is nearing its final construction phase.

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Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement progresses; expected completion by early 2027

By Pelican State News | Mar 13, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that the construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) over the Red River in Bossier and Caddo Parishes is progressing as planned.

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Louisiana ranks fifth highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 23.9% in 2022

By Pelican State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.9% of income in Louisiana—ranking it the fifth most dependent among U.S. states.

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Louisiana ranks eighth highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $13,019 in 2022

By Pelican State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Louisiana received an average of $13,019 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in the nation.

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I-10 overpass repair completed; lanes reopen in Lafayette

By Pelican State News | Mar 11, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the completion of emergency repairs on the I-10 eastbound overpass girder at I-49 in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 39 petitions in Louisiana throughout 2024

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 39 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Louisiana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Louisiana DOTD announces $4.6M road project in Evangeline & St. Landry Parishes

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the start of a construction project on La. 758 (Woodstone Rd.) in Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes.

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Belle Chasse Bridge set to open all lanes this weekend

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

Construction on the Belle Chasse Bridge is almost complete, with all four lanes expected to open for traffic by Sunday, March 16, 2025.

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Louisiana Lottery awards second-chance winners at Golden Nugget grand prize event

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

This past summer, the Louisiana Lottery selected 10 finalists from over 55,000 entries in its Golden Nugget Second-chance Drawings.

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La. 100 rehabilitation project begins March in Acadia Parish

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the commencement of a $7.4 million rehabilitation project on La. 100 in Acadia Parish.

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GeauxPass alerts Louisiana residents of widespread toll payment scam

By Pelican State News | Mar 7, 2025

GeauxPass has issued a warning to Louisiana residents about a "smishing" scam that is circulating nationwide.

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Louisiana DOTD announces $8.4M construction project on La. 31

By Pelican State News | Mar 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the commencement of a state-funded construction project on La. 31, spanning from La. 182 in Iberia Parish to just south of La. 92-1 in St. Martin Parish.

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LA DOTD continues work on Youree Drive asphalt overlay in Shreveport

By Pelican State News | Mar 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced ongoing progress on a $3.8 million project to repair a three-mile section of LA 1 (Youree Drive) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.

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Louisiana begins $17.5 million Bayou Bienvenue Bridge replacement project

By Pelican State News | Mar 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the commencement of a $17.5 million project to replace the Bayou Bienvenue Bridge in New Orleans.

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Weekend interstate closures planned in Lafayette Parish

By Pelican State News | Mar 5, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced upcoming weekend closures on Interstate 49 northbound and the right lane of Interstate 10 eastbound in Lafayette Parish.