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Abortion Pill Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court kept the mail-and-pharmacy access route for mifepristone open for now, extending a stay while it weighs whether new restrictions can take effect—an immediate win for patients and providers in Louisiana’s ongoing legal battle over FDA rules. Coastal & Energy Legal Pressure: A setback for Louisiana coastal wetlands suits is tied to the Supreme Court’s latest move, while a separate Ascension Parish records fight over a planned Hyundai Steel mega-site is back in court with plaintiffs saying key documents still haven’t been turned over. Oil Market Jitters: The U.S. is borrowing 53.3 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as Iran-related Strait of Hormuz risk keeps fuel prices jumpy. Local Economy Signals: Gas prices show pockets of relief across parishes, and Thibodaux rents dipped year-over-year—small signs that costs are shifting, not disappearing. Industry Watch: Louisiana’s menhaden season kicked off with the Blessing of the Fleet, underscoring how faith and fisheries still drive the Gulf economy.

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