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...