News and Events
New Report Examines Big Decision Ahead on Drainage Funding
January 8, 2026
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR)Ā released a new report todayĀ examining the Sewerage & Water Board’s effort to develop a...
Convention Center Can Secure New Hotel While Reducing Public Subsidies
December 18, 2025
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a report today presenting several ways in which the New Orleans Ernest...
Support BGR on Giving Tuesday: Research for Better Local Government
November 26, 2025
Giving Tuesday (December 2) is the perfect day to join BGR and support independent, nonpartisan research that strengthens local...BGR Seeks First-Ever Director of Communications and Engagement
October 27, 2025
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) has launched its search for a Director of Communications and Engagement. We hope this...
BGR Examines Nov. 15 Ballot on City Bonds and City Attorney Charter Amendment
October 24, 2025
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released two reports providing independent, nonpartisan analysis to New Orleans voters on...
BGR Welcomes Sold-Out Crowd for October 21 Annual Luncheon with Rick Atkinson
October 21, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for BGRā€™s 2025 Annual Luncheon on October 21 at the Hilton Riverside....BGR Reviews Spending and Impacts of the 2019 New Orleans Bond Authorization
October 20, 2025
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released Beyond the Ballot: Analyzing Spending and Impacts of the 2019 New...
2-minute voter guide: New Orleans’ Oct. 11 primary
By Carlie Kollath Wells
Source: Axios
September 29, 2025
New Orleans will overhaul City Hall in the upcoming election with a new mayor, City Council members and other key leaders on...Voters’ guide to New Orleans City Council at-large election
By Chelsea Brasted
Source: Axios
September 28, 2025
New Orleans will vote on two City Council at-large seats this fall. Why it matters: All New Orleans voters can make choices for...