BGR in the News
HDLC Approves Sugar Mill Site Demolition for Omni Project
By Kelly Hite
Source: Biz New Orleans
March 11, 2026
NEW ORLEANS – The Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) voted March 11 to approve a recommendation...
Meet Rex 2026 Merritt Lane, a CEO with a heart for civic responsibility in New Orleans
By John Pope
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
February 14, 2026
In a scene that could have been lifted from a spy movie, Poco Sloss summoned his friend H. Merritt...
BGR has updated it’s Property Tax Dashboards with the latest property tax rates for Orleans, St. Tammany, and Jefferson Parishes
By Newell Normand
Source: WWL-Radio
February 11, 2026
Becky Mowbray and Susie Dudis join Newell to talk about property tax rates in the surrounding parishes.Staffing woes, maintenance concerns: New NORD board gets earful about chronic issues
By Joni Hess
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
February 4, 2026
A revamped New Orleans recreation board on Tuesday began to wrap its arms around longtime challenges plaguing the city’s...
New Orleans mulls more state help to cover expenses
By Nolan Mckendry
Source: The Center Square
February 4, 2026
Facing another round of uncertainty over being able to cover future payroll expenses, New Orleans leaders signaled a need...Moody’s Ratings smacks New Orleans with another credit downgrade
By Ben Myers
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
February 4, 2026
The City of New Orleans suffered a serious blow to its credit rating this week, with Moody’s Ratings dropping...New Orleans levee board turmoil rises after resignations, allegation police chief was punched
By Alex Lubben
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
February 3, 2026
The board that oversees much of New Orleans’ $14.5 billion hurricane-protection system, which has faced upheaval over the past...
BGR Dashboards Show Property Tax Rate Fluctuations
By Site Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
January 30, 2026
NEW ORLEANS – As homeowners across the region review their property tax bills, new data from the Bureau of Governmental...Here’s How We Ensure New Orleans has a Smart, Sustainable Budget
By Rebecca Mowbray
Source: Biz New Orleans
January 30, 2026
The new year presents a chance to make a fresh start as a new mayor and three new council...BGR Highlights Achievements in 2025 Impact Report
By Kelly Hite
Source: Biz New Orleans
January 29, 2026
NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) has released its 2025 Impact Report detailing how the policy recommendations it has made...