Announcements
Louisiana Should Keep Separate Agency Dedicated to Saving Coast
February 20, 2024
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research sent a letter to Governor Jeff Landry urging him to keep Louisiana’s separate...
Where Do Your Property Taxes Go? Find Out with BGR’s Dashboards
February 6, 2024
Property taxes are a basic means of financing local government, but the public faces a confusing array of tax...
BGR Seeks Suggestions for Reports and Events
February 1, 2024
Is there a public policy or governmental issue that you believe is important to the New Orleans area? The...
Shaping the Future of NOPD: BGR Breakfast Briefing with Supt. Kirkpatrick
December 13, 2023
Today, BGR presented a Breakfast Briefing with Anne E. Kirkpatrick, new Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department. Thanks...
BGR Asks for Your Support This Giving Season
December 3, 2023
As you plan your year-end giving, we encourage you to remember BGR. Your support will help us continue to...
BGR Recommends Improving the City Council’s Evaluation of S&WB Funding Proposals
November 30, 2023
In a November 28 letter to the New Orleans City Council, BGR expressed concern that the council does not...
Huddle up to Support BGR in New Orleans Saints 50/50 Raffle Dec. 3
November 29, 2023
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) has been selected by the New Orleans Saints as the featured nonprofit organization...
BGR Luncheon Features Dr. Richard Haass
November 17, 2023
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) hosted our 2023 Annual Luncheon, featuring guest speaker Dr. Richard Haass. He...BGR Announces 2023 Annual Luncheon Speaker, Dr. Richard Haass
October 10, 2023
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) announced its 2023 Annual Luncheon speaker, Dr. Richard Haass, President Emeritus, Council...
Briefing: N.O. Public Works Leaders Discuss Progress on Street Projects
September 27, 2023
Today, BGR presented “Rebuilding Our Infrastructure, Making New Orleans Resilient,” a Breakfast Briefing to discuss progress on New Orleans’...