CORE SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Research group calls Sheriff Susan Hutson’s explanation of proposed millage increase “too vague”
By Amy Russo
Source: WGNO
April 19, 2023
ORLEANS PARISH, La. (WGNO) — “What is the timeline for all these investments? Why are they priorities? Which ones...BGR Analyzes Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Tax on the April 29 Ballot
April 19, 2023
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report, On the Ballot: Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax,...Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson wants tax hike to increase deputy pay, renovate jail
By Joseph Cranney
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
April 12, 2023
Just a few months after the New Orleans City Council rejected Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson’s request for a...Supt. Avis Williams Presents Outlook for NOLA Public Schools at BGR Briefing
March 22, 2023
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research hosted a Breakfast Briefing with Dr. Avis Williams, Superintendent of NOLA Public Schools....BGR Analyzes City of New Orleans’ Use of Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
December 13, 2022
A new report from the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) takes a closer look at the impacts of the City...Watchdog: Power struggles between city, Sheriff’s Office has set back New Orleans jail’s progress
By Jillian Kramer
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
August 10, 2022
Power struggles between the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and the city have long stymied progress at the New Orleans...BGR Seeks Better Governance for New Orleans Jail
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
August 5, 2022
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: BGR has released a report that urges the Orleans Parish...New Orleans jail operations could use an overhaul
By Newell Normand
Source: WWL Radio
August 4, 2022
A new report by the Bureau of Governmental Research has has a long list of recommendations to improve the...The Bureau of Governmental Research releases report on Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Jail and what they can do to make improvements
By Kenny Lopez
Source: WGNO
August 4, 2022
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— A new report by The Bureau of Governmental Research is now out and it focuses on...BGR Finds that Better Governance at the New Orleans Jail Can Support Reforms
August 4, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a report to assist local policymakers as they seek to end...