GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Should New Orleans voters OK millions for affordable housing? No, good government group says.
By Joni Hess
Source: The Times-Picayune | Nola.com
October 9, 2024
A good government group has come out in opposition to a plan that would dedicate millions in public funding...
BGR Analyzes New Orleans Housing Trust Fund Charter Proposal on Nov. 5 Ballot
October 9, 2024
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases an On the Ballot report analyzing a proposed charter amendment in the November 5...Will New Orleans dedicate millions of dollars a year to housing? It’s up to the voters.
By Sophie Kasakove
Source: The Times-Picayune | Nola.com
September 23, 2024
It’s a problem New Orleanians know all too well: Housing costs in the city have skyrocketed in recent years,...
Inspector general questions city process for tax exemption deals
By Katie Jane Fernelius
Source: Verite
August 6, 2024
A city of New Orleans agency that’s responsible for tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks is in...
Critics urging Sen. Cloud to kill public records access bill
By Paul Murphy
Source: WWL-TV
April 24, 2024
NEW ORLEANS — Sen. Heather Cloud, a Republican from central Louisiana is trying to resurrect a bill now on...Why it’s so important to protect public records laws & hold lawmakers accountable
By Tommy Tucker
Source: WWL Radio
April 24, 2024
Tommy talks with Becky Mowbray, President and CEO of BGR. Listen to podcast here. Read BGR’s commentary on public...The Breakdown: Sen. Cloud to amend bill casting dark shadow over Louisiana’s sunshine laws
By Devin Bartolotta
Source: WWL-TV
April 23, 2024
NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: Senator Heather Cloud says she will dial back some of her efforts to...BGR Opposes Bill Limiting Access to Public Records
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
April 22. 2024
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: BGR is a private, nonprofit, independent research organization dedicated to...BGR Voices Concern about Proposed Limits on Accessing Public Records
April 19, 2024
On Wednesday, April 17, BGR President and CEO Rebecca Mowbray joined a host of concerned citizens at the Louisiana...
Flood of suggestions
By Delaney Dryfoos
Source: The Lens
April 4, 2024
After focusing on “the frequent failures” of the city’s Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, Gov. Jeff Landry’s...