Announcements
BGR Calls on City of New Orleans to Strengthen its Financial Practices
April 7, 2025
The recent dispute about a proposed $90 million legal settlement between the City of New Orleans and the Orleans...
March 26 Briefing Explores Lessons Learned from Super Bowl Infrastructure Playbook
March 26, 2025
More than 500 local infrastructure projects and repairs were completed in the leadup to Super Bowl LIX, eclipsing a...
Read BGR’s Statement on Flood Protection Authority Governance
March 20, 2025
The Bureau of Governmental Research issued the following statement today in support of the core framework for governance of...February 11 Breakfast Briefing Focuses on St. Tammany’s Economic Growth
February 11, 2025
Today’s Breakfast Briefing, our first of 2025, focused on St. Tammany Parish’s shift from being a part of the...
BGR Dashboards Show Most Property Tax Rates Lower After Reassessments
January 30, 2025
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) has updated its interactive Property Tax Dashboards with the latest rates for Jefferson,...BGR Welcomes Four New Members to Its Board of Directors
January 24, 2025
BGR’s board of directors provides essential support for our organization’s mission to pursue better local government in the New...
BGR Seeks Suggestions for Reports and Events
January 8, 2025
Is there a public policy or governmental issue that you believe is important to the New Orleans area? The...
BGR Seeks Outstanding Candidates for Director of Development Position
January 6, 2025
Click here to download the position profile (PDF) or continue reading. BUREAU OF GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH Search for the Director...
BGR Offers Recommendations on New Orleans Housing Trust Fund Administration
December 17, 2024
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) sent a letter to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and members of...
BGR Raises Concerns About Proposed Restrictions on Jefferson Inspector General
December 10, 2024
Today, BGR sent a letter to the Jefferson Parish Council urging council members to reject proposed limits on the communications of...