Announcements
BGR Report Reviews Early Childhood Education Tax Proposal in New Orleans
April 11, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report, On the Ballot: Early Childhood Education Property Tax,...
Lessons from the Data: Current Public Safety Trends and Factors that Influence Them
April 8, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research kicked off its special Breakfast Briefing Series on Public Safety. Session 1 of...BGR Analyzes District Attorney Sales Tax in St. Tammany on the April 30 Ballot
April 7, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report, On the Ballot: District Attorney Sales Tax, St....
As Public Meetings Resume in Person, Government Entities Should Continue Online Access
March 9, 2022
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a report today calling on more government entities in Louisiana to livestream and...
BGR Welcomes Six New Directors, Announces Officers for 2022
February 22, 2022
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) today announced the appointment of six new members to its board of directors...
Great BGR Reports and Events Begin with Great Ideas
February 4, 2022
By Rebecca MowbrayPresident & CEOSamuel Zemurray Chair in Research Leadership Never underestimate the importance of a single idea. Each...Bureau of Governmental Research Names Rebecca Mowbray as President and CEO
January 6, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) announces Rebecca Mowbray as its new President and CEO effective January 18....
Leading Louisiana into 2022: A BGR Virtual Breakfast Briefing with Gov. John Bel Edwards
December 17, 2021
Today, Governor John Bel Edwards joined the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) for a Virtual Breakfast Briefing to discuss...BGR Issues New Report on New Orleans Library and Housing Tax Propositions
November 22, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report that analyzes proposed 20-year property taxes for public...
Inform Your Vote on the State Constitutional Amendments with BGR’s October 26 Virtual Breakfast Briefing
October 26, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) hosted a virtual Breakfast Briefing featuring a panel discussion on Louisiana Constitutional...