Announcements
BGR Shares Research with Working Group Examining the Future of the Sewerage & Water Board
July 24, 2026
Following major changes approved by the Louisiana Legislature this year, New Orleans leaders are evaluating how the Sewerage &...
Watch: Breakfast Briefing on Population and Economic Development
July 9, 2026
On July 9, BGR convened three of the region’s leading economic development voices—Annalisa Kelly (JEDCO), Walt Leger (New Orleans...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...