| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Who's advising on coastal matters? Gov.-elect Jeff Landry will prepare to confront the environmental threats facing Louisiana with input from construction executives, lawyers for petrochemical companies and local officials from storm-stricken areas. Who's missing from his 14-member transition council? Scientists and conservationists. James Finn has the story. Small-business funding in limbo: Louisiana has access to $113 million in federal stimulus money that could go to startups and fast-growing small businesses, particularly in under-served communities, including military veterans, rural areas and Black entrepreneurs. But the state agency set up to distributed the funds is mired in red tape and falling behind its peer states in getting the cash out. Anthony McAuley has this report on what's gone wrong. Redistricting fight: Gov. John Bel Edwards is considering calling a special session to redraw congressional districts, a decision he says he'll make based on whether a federal appeals court judge enforces the current Jan. 15 deadline or affords Louisiana more time. Tyler Bridges has the story. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 