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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.

Guidelines for filing insurance claims post-Hurricane Francine

By Pelican State News | Sep 12, 2024

Hurricane Francine struck on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm, causing significant power outages and flooding across various regions.

Louisiana ranks 27th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Pelican State News | Sep 10, 2024

Louisiana ranked 27th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 1,131 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Businesses urged to update disaster plans ahead of Hurricane Francine

By Pelican State News | Sep 9, 2024

Tropical Storm Francine is projected to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall along the Louisiana coast on Wednesday evening.

Louisiana ranked 45th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Pelican State News | Sep 7, 2024

With $274,063 in home loans issued, Louisiana ranked 45th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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.

Congress urged to make 20% small business tax deduction permanent

By Pelican State News | Sep 5, 2024

This morning, The Advocate newspaper published a guest editorial by NFIB State Director Leah Long discussing the importance of Congress making the 20% small business deduction permanent.

Number of VA loans issued in Louisiana increased by 5.8% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Pelican State News | Sep 4, 2024

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

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.

Louisiana sees jobless rate drop but faces hiring challenges

By Pelican State News | Sep 3, 2024

Louisiana's unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in July, a slight decrease from the previous month.

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).

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.

Average VA home loan amount in Louisiana increases in Q2

By Pelican State News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Louisiana during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $274,063, a 3.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana average $288,433 for Q2

By Pelican State News | Aug 26, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $288,433, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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.

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.

Report: 185,000 travelers used credit card rewards to travel to Louisiana

By Pelican State News reports | Aug 14, 2024

More than 185,000 travelers used credit card reward points to visit Louisiana in 2022.

Louisiana's small businesses face inflation challenges, says NFIB state director

By Pelican State News | Aug 12, 2024

NFIB State Director Leah Long participated in an interview with guest host Don Dubuc on "WWL First News with Tommy Tucker."

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Louisiana increases from Q1 to Q2

By Pelican State News | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Louisiana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $288,433, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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