BGR in the News
How New Orleans could reconfigure taxes if plan is passed: See propositions, funding changes, more
By Jeff Adelson
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
November 21, 2020
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
By Staff Editorial
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
November 20, 2020
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
By Danae Columbus
Source: Uptown Messenger
November 19, 2020
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
By Dominic Massa
Source: WWL-TV
November 19, 2020
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
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
November 16, 2020
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
By Michael Isaac Stein
Source: The Lens
November 16, 2020
In a report released Monday, the Bureau of Governmental Research, a local nonpartisan think tank, came out against a...
Property taxes for New Orleans homes have surged; now businesses could get a huge tax cut
By Anthony McAuley
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
October 23, 2020
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.
By Stephanie Grace
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
October 17, 2020
Even as it’s grown in popularity, I’ve never felt compelled to participate in early voting. I enjoy the ritual...BGR Endorses Renewal of JP Inspector General Tax
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
October 14, 2020
NEW ORLEANS – In a new report, the Bureau of Governmental Research – a nonprofit watchdog group – recommends...BGR throws support behind Jefferson Parish Inspector General millage renewal
By Faimon A. Roberts III
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
October 13, 2020
The Jefferson Parish Inspector General’s property tax renewal, which is on the ballot Nov. 3, got the thumbs up...