| BY JESSICA WILLIAMS | Capitol News Bureau Editor |
Landry and the environment: As Gov.-elect Jeff Landry weighs Louisiana's environmental challenges, he'll get advice from oil and gas industry lawyers and others. He won't, however, hear from scientists or conservationists, James Finn reports. Landry's list of advisers has received criticism. Redistricting fight: An appeals court has ruled that state lawmakers have until Jan. 15 to create a new congressional district map – or else, a federal judge could do it for them, Meghan Friedmann reports. Lawmakers' old map has been ruled unconstitutional, as it did not create space for a second majority-Black district. Attorney General: Louisiana Attorney General candidates Lindsey Cheek and Liz Murrill will face off in Saturday's general election, Finn reports. Either candidate will make history as the first woman elected to that job. Here's what you should know. | 