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—Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has announced a first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group regarding its ESG policies.

— Louisiana education officials are weighing how — and how much – the state should police artificial intelligence in classrooms, as a Board of Elementary and Secondary Education panel laid out competing governance models that largely preserve local control while trying to standardize basic safety and quality checks.

ELTON — A group of residents here has formed a board to take on the responsibility of maintaining the town park, relieving the financial burden from officials, and ensuring the recreation area’s future.

Parish officials recently met to discuss parish projects and millage rate roll ups.

(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump is nominating Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma as the next Homeland Security Secretary.

WELSH — Officials here agreed to condemn two properties in town and have the structures torn down.

LAKE ARTHUR — Blue Wing Civil Consultants provided updates to the Lake Arthur Board of Aldermen this week on final completion elements to the town’s water and sewer plant. The board has been working to provide overdue repairs and upgrades to the facility for over two years.