BGR in the News
It takes a millage: New Orleans voters will decide on a redistribution of parks and rec funds
By Clancy DuBos
Source: Gambit
April 16, 2019
The sole item on the May 4 ballot in New Orleans is a citywide referendum often referred to as...BGR Report Recommends “YES” Vote on Park Millage
By Jenn Bentley
Source: Big Easy Magazine
April 10, 2019
On April 9, 2019, the independent Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a report on the May 4 tax...Voters to decide Jefferson Parish teacher pay raise on May 4
By Jennifer Crockett
Source: WDSU
April 9, 2019
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. —Voters in Jefferson Parish will soon decide if they want to pay more in property taxes...JP Chamber, BGR come out in support of new tax for teacher pay raises
By Rob Masson
Source: Fox 8
April 9, 2019
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – In less than a month, Jefferson Parish voters will be asked to approve a property...Bureau of Governmental Research endorses May 4 tax proposals in Orleans, Jefferson parishes
By Faimon A. Roberts III and Jessica Williams
Source: The Advocate
April 9, 2019
A nonpartisan research group is urging New Orleans and Jefferson Parish voters to support two tax measures that will...Independent study supports redistribution of citywide parks and recreation taxes
By Claire Byun
Source: Uptown Messenger
April 9, 2019
An independent New Orleans research group is backing the proposal to replace three existing property taxes into one millage...Tax for New Orleans parks and rec backed by watchdog group
By Beau Evans
Source: NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
April 9, 2019
The Bureau of Governmental Research gave its blessing Tuesday (April 9) for a ballot proposal in New Orleans aimed...BGR report weighs in on proposed tax to give Jefferson Parish teachers pay raises
By Nicole Mumphrey
Source: Fox 8
April 9, 2019
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – In a new report released Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Governmental Research weighs in on...Jefferson school system’s $29 million tax hike endorsed by Bureau of Governmental Research
By Drew Broach
Source: NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
April 9, 2019
The Jefferson Parish public school system’s $28.8 million tax increase was endorsed Tuesday (April 9) by the independent Bureau of Governmental...Jefferson school tax proposal gets endorsement from Bureau of Governmental Research
By Faimon A. Roberts III
Source: The Advocate
April 9, 2019
Jefferson Parish’s proposed 7.9-mill public schools tax landed a significant endorsement Tuesday, when the Bureau of Governmental Research backed...