Announcements
June 18 Breakfast Briefing: The Population Question
May 19, 2026
Greater New Orleans’ is positioned for growth, but our region has faced population decline for decades. What if strategic...
S&WB Bill Moves Forward. And Hopefully the Planning Process BGR Has Long Called For.
May 8, 2026
On May 7, 2026, House Bill 1243 passed unanimously out of the Senate Local and Municipal Affairs Committee and...
$25K Donation Match for GiveNOLA Day!
GiveNOLA Day 2026 is here! After a week of early giving, today is the big day. If you’ve been...
BGR: City’s Casino Revenue Deal Makes Sense, but Add Safeguards Now
On Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 7, the New Orleans Building Corp. board and the City Council plan...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...