Announcements
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...New BGR Report Analyzes November 13 Sales Tax Proposition in St. Tammany
October 21, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research releases a new report, On the Ballot: St. Tammany Parish Sales Tax, November...A Message about Our Year-End Leadership Transition and the Search for BGR’s Next President & CEO
October 6, 2021
Dear BGR Members and Supporters, Last week, I informed the BGR Board of Directors that I intend to step...
BGR Raises Policy Concerns About Excluding Hotel Rooms from New French Quarter Sales Tax
September 14, 2021
In August, the New Orleans City Council excluded hotel room rentals from a new sales tax for enhanced public...
Congressman Troy Carter Discusses Legislative Priorities at BGR Breakfast Briefing
August 18, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research hosted a virtual Breakfast Briefing with newly elected Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter. He...
BGR Participates in Webinar on Federal Pandemic Relief Funds for New Orleans
August 4, 2021
The City of New Orleans has received its first portion of federal pandemic relief funds through the American Rescue...