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Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 0.2% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Pelican State News | Nov 16, 2024

Louisiana collected $4.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 43.3% more home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q3

By Pelican State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 1,049 VA home purchases in Louisiana in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $302.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 82.3% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Pelican State News | Nov 15, 2024

Louisiana collected $2.1 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Louisiana's property tax revenues up 6.7% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Pelican State News | Nov 14, 2024

Louisiana collected $16 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to Louisiana Board of Regents Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Pelican State News | Nov 14, 2024

FOIA Request to Louisiana Board of Regents Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024.

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Louisiana's combined tax revenues down 7.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Pelican State News | Nov 13, 2024

Louisiana collected $3.2 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Number of VA loans issued in Louisiana increased by 229.4% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Pelican State News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,354 home loans in Louisiana, totaling $383.6 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Louisiana in Q3

By Pelican State News | Nov 11, 2024

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

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Pelican State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 110 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 220 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Louisiana increases from 2022 to 2023

By Pelican State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Louisiana in the fiscal year 2023 was $270,618, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Louisiana increases from Q2 to Q3

By Pelican State News | Nov 6, 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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Analysis: Louisiana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Pelican State News | Nov 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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Average VA home loan amount in Louisiana increases in Q3

By Pelican State News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Louisiana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $283,276, a 3.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Pelican State News | Nov 1, 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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New Orleans doctor: Sinusitis ‘can absolutely have an impact on sex life’

By Pelican State News | Nov 1, 2024

One relatively surprising possible symptom of chronic sinusitis is an increased risk of erectile dysfunction. According to Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans, sinusitis can certainly affect someone’s sex life.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Louisiana increases from Q2 to Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Louisiana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $292,444, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,049 home purchase loans in Louisiana in Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 1,049 VA home purchase loans issued in Louisiana in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $302.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana ranks 28th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 25, 2024

Louisiana ranked 28th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 1,354 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Louisiana ranked 46th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 22, 2024

With $283,276 in home loans issued, Louisiana ranked 46th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,354 home loans in Louisiana totaling $383.6 million in Q3

By Pelican State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,354 home loans totaling $383.6 million in Louisiana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.