Announcements

On the Ballot: St. Tammany Parish Sales Tax Renewals

March 2, 2018

Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases On the Ballot: St. Tammany Parish Tax Renewals. On March 24, 2018, St....

BGR’s 2018 Excellence in Government Awards

October 16, 2017

Do you know creative, dedicated public employees who deserve greater recognition for their accomplishments? Do you know citizens who...

Implementing the Coastal Master Plan in the Greater New Orleans Region Breakfast Briefing

September 19, 2017

Johnny Bradberry and Mark Davis discussed the 2017 Coastal Master Plan at a BGR Breakfast Briefing today in Covington....

New Director of Aviation Discusses Airport Growth, Economic Impact and Global Connectivity

July 27, 2017

Kevin Dolliole, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport’s new Director of Aviation, spoke at a BGR Breakfast Briefing sponsored...

BGR Again Wins National Awards for Research

July 27, 2017

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) won two awards from the Governmental Research Association (GRA) at its national conference...

BGR names Stephen Stuart Vice President and Research Director

June 28, 2017

The Bureau of Governmental Research announced that it has promoted Stephen Stuart to the position of Vice President and...

Port of New Orleans: President’s Perspective and Plans

May 18, 2017

Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans President and CEO, spoke at a BGR Breakfast Briefing sponsored by IBERIABANK....

Mayor Landrieu’s 2017 Outlook

March 30, 2017

Mayor Landrieu spoke at a BGR Breakfast Briefing sponsored by IBERIABANK. Mayor Landrieu discussed the accomplishments of his administration...

Economic Trend Lines for a Changing Jefferson Parish

December 6, 2016

Jerry Bologna (JEDCO President & CEO) and Robert Edgecombe (GCR, Inc. Urban Planner and Consultant) spoke at a BGR...

BGR Membership Elects New Directors to Board

November 30, 2016

Tthe Bureau of Governmental Research elected seven new directors at the organization’s annual members’ meeting, held at the New...