Chalmette Refining Fallout: A federal whistleblower lawsuit says a former Chalmette Refining employee was fired after repeatedly raising safety and environmental concerns about corrosion and mechanical integrity—then a fire broke out weeks later, with investigators still looking into what happened. Green Fuels Push: Louisiana’s Killona green fuels project just got a boost: Southern Energy Renewables signed a letter of intent with Hapag-Lloyd for low-carbon maritime methanol and sustainable aviation fuel, a key step as officials weigh major financing. Wildlife Management: LDWF is increasing the number of black bear tags for the 2026 season (from 26 to 42), and the agency also announced winners of its 2026 hard license card photo contest. Public Health Watch: The Supreme Court extended a stay keeping telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone alive for now—while Louisiana remains at the center of the underlying dispute. Coastal & Community Signals: Menhaden’s 2026 season kicked off with the annual Blessing of the Fleet in Plaquemines Parish, underscoring how Gulf industries mix faith, family, and environmental risk.