BGR in the News
Morris stands firm in New Orleans court overhaul
By Nolan McKendry
Source: The Center Square
April 21, 2026
(The Center Square) – Sen. Jay Morris said he is standing by his push to overhaul Orleans Parish’s courts as...
Duncan takes oath of office
By Katy Reckdahl
Source: The Lens
April 21, 2026
He may not have an office to assume if the legislature moves to eliminate the clerk of criminal court....
Morrell’s Tax Break Showdown Shakes New Orleans Power Players
By Hannah Mitchell
Source: Hoodline
April 21, 2026
The New Orleans City Council is gearing up for a fight with the city’s Industrial Development Board over who...
New Orleans council wants control over these tax breaks, but public board is mounting a fight
By Joni Hess
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
April 21, 2026
A New Orleans City Council effort to gain final say over the tax incentives a public board issues for...
BGR warns Orleans Parish court consolidation bills could have ‘dire consequences’
By Jennifer Crockett
Source: Fox 8
April 20, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Bills to consolidate Orleans Parish courts and reduce the number of judges could have “dire...
Orleans Parish civil court spared as state Senate votes to slash judges in New Orleans
By Matt Bruce
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
April 20, 2026
Louisiana senators approved a revised measure to cut the number of judges in New Orleans after the bill’s author...
New Orleans council a step closer to controlling S&WB as bill advances
By Ben Myers
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
April 15, 2026
A bill that grants the New Orleans City Council broad authority over the Sewerage and Water Board breezed through a state...
New Orleans’ water system overhaul gets first test in state legislature today
By Dave Cohen
Source: WWL-Radio
April 15, 2026
A major effort to overhaul the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board gets its first test in the state...
Louisiana lawmakers to weigh giving New Orleans council broad power over S&WB
By Ben Myers
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
April 14, 2026
State lawmakers on Wednesday will consider a bill that gives the New Orleans City Council sweeping powers over the Sewerage and...
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, S&WB tangle over bill for local control
By Ben Myers
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
April 9, 2026
The Sewerage & Water Board has come out against a legislative bill that would give the New Orleans City...