Announcements
BGR Kicks Off GiveNOLA Day Early Giving With a $25K Match
April 28, 2026
Early giving for GiveNOLA Day 2026 is officially open, and BGR is ready to make the most of it!...
BGR to Legislature: Don’t Cut Orleans Parish Judges Without a Full Study
April 19, 2026
On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Louisiana Legislature is scheduled to vote on two bills— House Bill 911 and...
$510 Million in Bonds: What New Orleans Residents Should Know
April 15, 2026
Last fall, New Orleans voters approved $510 million in bonds to pay for infrastructure, drainage and stormwater projects, and...BGR Welcomes New Director of Communications & Engagement
March 31, 2026
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) has welcomed Megan McNeill as its new Director of Communications & Engagement, strengthening...BGR Welcomes Three New Members to Its Board of Directors for 2026
March 24, 2026
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) has welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors, adding deep expertise...
Watch: Breakfast Briefing with Mayor Helena Moreno
March 11, 2026
On Wednesday, March 11th, BGR hosted a Breakfast Briefing with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno focused on her early...
2026 Update: BGR Property Tax Dashboards Show Latest Local Rates
January 29, 2026
BGR has released an update to its 2026 Property Tax Dashboards, providing an up-to-date look at property tax rates...
New: BGR Releases 2025 Impact Report
January 28, 2026
BGR has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting how independent, nonpartisan research helped inform key public decisions across greater...
Member Webinar: Inside BGR’s Convention Center Hotel Report
January 12, 2026
BGR recently released a major new report examining the public subsidies proposed for the Convention Center headquarters hotel and...
New Report Examines Big Decision Ahead on Drainage Funding
January 8, 2026
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a new report today examining the Sewerage & Water Board’s effort to develop a...