How New Orleans could reconfigure taxes if plan is passed: See propositions, funding changes, more

New Orleans voters will be asked to reconfigure five soon-to-expire taxes into four new ones on the Dec. 5...

Our Views: Vote no on New Orleans millages, city can come up with a better plan

Mayor LaToya Cantrell is asking New Orleans voters to approve three interrelated millages on Dec. 5 that wouldn’t increase...

Viewpoint: Protect our libraries by defeating Proposition 2

The diverse group of parents, librarians and concerned citizens that make up the Save Our Libraries coalition got a...

Early voting begins Friday for Dec. 5 runoff elections

NEW ORLEANS — Early voting begins Friday across Louisiana for the Dec. 5 election, which includes the runoff for...

BGR Opposes N.O. Property Tax Propositions on Dec. 5 Ballot

NEW ORLEANS – In a new report, the Bureau of Governmental Research – a private, nonprofit government watchdog –...

Report: Bureau of Governmental Research opposes Cantrell-backed tax proposals on Dec. 5 ballot

In a report released Monday, the Bureau of Governmental Research, a local nonpartisan think tank, came out against a...

BGR Releases Ballot Report on New Orleans Property Tax Propositions

Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases On the Ballot: New Orleans Property Tax Propositions, December 5, 2020. The...

Mayor Cantrell Discusses City Government Priorities in BGR Virtual Breakfast Briefing

Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) hosted a virtual Breakfast Briefing featuring New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. She...

Property taxes for New Orleans homes have surged; now businesses could get a huge tax cut

Over the past two years, thousands of homeowners across New Orleans have opened unwelcome letters from the Orleans Parish...

Stephanie Grace: There’s more on ballot than presidential race. Study up if you’re voting early.

Even as it’s grown in popularity, I’ve never felt compelled to participate in early voting. I enjoy the ritual...