BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer When Jeff Landry takes office as governor in January, he will face a vastly different financial landscape than the one inherited by his predecessor, Democrat John Bel Edwards. The latest estimates show Louisiana's newly conservative state government will have some financial breathing room as Landry and a new crop of lawmakers begin charting the state's financial future. Part of the projections: The state's booming tax collections are expected to continue. Advocating for the coast has become standard for Louisiana politicians, but it is no longer enough, experts say. With the effects of climate change and money shortages to deal with it closing in on south Louisiana, recognizing the causes and tackling them will be vital, too. The future is not hopeless, but a realistic approach is required, according to scientists. With an upcoming planned power outage scheduled for LSU, the animal shelter for East Baton Rouge Parish — which is located on the school's campus — is looking for emergency foster families to keep as many cats and dogs as comfortable as possible during chilly weather. The shelter is seeking foster families to care for the animals from Dec. 25 through 28. | 