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The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) is a private, nonprofit, independent research organization dedicated to informed public policy making and the effective use of public resources for the improvement of government in the New Orleans metropolitan area.
BGR’s reports cover a wide range of public policy issues important to the New Orleans metropolitan area. Search our report library.
BGR’s work for results is an extension of our research reports. We measure progress in the opportunities to present our work, media coverage and actual implementation of report recommendations. Read about our impact.
At least $1 million a year in lower pension costs for New Orleans
$39 million in Orleans Parish school funding redistributed
national awards for BGR policy achievements
As a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BGR derives its financial support from a broad mix of individuals, corporations and foundations. Your membership in BGR supports our nonpartisan work on critical public policy issues in the New Orleans metropolitan area.