Announcements
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...
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 BGR’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...Watch BGR’s Sept. 18 Breakfast Briefing with Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple
September 18, 2025
Today, BGR held a Breakfast Briefing with Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple. He shared his outlook for the state’s property...
City of New Orleans Needs a Sustainable Budget to Meet Residents’ Demands
September 11, 2025
The City of New Orleans is at a tipping point. As the races for mayor and City Council heat...