BGR in the News
How LaToya Cantrell went from grassroots star to political outcast as New Orleans mayor
By James Finn
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
January 4, 2026
Four years ago, Mayor LaToya Cantrell stood on the steps of Gallier Hall and declared that better days were...
The Good Morning Show 12/23/2025 (BGR interview begins at 26:45)
By WBOK
Source: WBOK
December 29, 2025
BGR Bayou Road
Fitch Ratings issues latest downgrade to New Orleans bond rating
By Ben Myers
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
December 20, 2025
Another major ratings house downgraded the City of New Orleans’ credit this week, signaling widening concern among investors about...
New Orleans hotel project faces scrutiny over public subsidies
By Erin Lowrey
Source: WDSU
December 18, 2025
A report from the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) is questioning the public subsidies involved in a plan to...Watchdog says reworking Omni Hotel deal could save taxpayers at least $100m
By Anthony Mcauley
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
December 18, 2025
A public finance watchdog is calling on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and other public officials to overhaul...Why New Orleans’ depleted public works department is unlikely to add more staff any time soon
By Joseph Cranney
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
December 15, 2025
Despite Mayor-elect Helena Moreno’s campaign promises to beef up city services, her proposed $1.6 billion budget for the City of New Orleans...
New Orleans voters to decide $510 million in bond measures
By Sabrina Wilson
Source: Fox 8
November 15, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans voters will decide Saturday on three bond propositions that would allow the city...
Voters approve propositions for housing, infrastructure, and drainage
By WWL Staff
Source: WWL-TV
November 15, 2025
Voters considered three separate bond propositions totaling $510 million. NEW ORLEANS — Orleans Parish voters went to the polls...
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno zeroes in on police overtime spending amid budget crisis
By Sophie Kasakove and Blake Paterson
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
November 13, 2025
As Mayor-elect Helena Moreno attempts to make good on her recent promise to state leaders to keep a tighter watch on...
Closing budget loopholes, amending charter sought by New Orleans leaders
By Nolan Mckendry
Source: The Center Square
November 13, 2025
(The Center Square) – New Orleans’ city leaders said Wednesday they intend to change the city’s budgeting laws in a...