BGR in the News
New Orleans plan to sell casino lease payments needs guardrails, report says
By Nolan McKendry
Source: The Center Square
May 5, 2026
(The Center Square) — New Orleans’ proposed deal to raise more than $100 million by selling rights to future...
$100M sale of Caesars leases is good, but New Orleans must protect its reserves, BGR says
By Sophie Kasakove
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
May 4, 2026
New Orleans has raided its reserve fund too often, and before city officials boost the fund by $103 million,...
BGR: Caesars Casino Cash Deal Could Help City, but Needs Guardrails
By Site Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
May 4, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – As the City of New Orleans moves this week to sell a portion of its...
Bureau of Governmental Research supports Moreno’s $103 million deal with Caesars Casino
Source: Fox 8
May 4, 2026
BGR supports Caesars advance money deal. Watch full news report with the source link above.
City Hall Snags $16 Million Lifeline From New Orleans Assessor
By Hannah Mitchell
Source: Hoodline
April 30, 2026
New Orleans city officials are using a short-term cash swap with the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office to pump roughly...
Big changes could be coming to New Orleans courts, but are they moving too fast?
By Newell Normand
Source: The Newell Normand Show
April 22, 2026
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) is warning that proposed Louisiana bills to consolidate Orleans Parish’s civil and criminal...Biz Talks Episode 282: The Louisiana Legislature is Voting Now to Cut New Orleans Judges – BGR is Sounding the Alarm
By Kim Singletary
Source: Biz New Orleans
April 21, 2026
Since Hurricane Katrina, the issue of whether New Orleans has too many judges, and if so, how many, has...
Morris stands firm in New Orleans court overhaul
By Nolan McKendry
Source: The Center Square
April 21, 2026
(The Center Square) – Sen. Jay Morris said he is standing by his push to overhaul Orleans Parish’s courts as...
Duncan takes oath of office
By Katy Reckdahl
Source: The Lens
April 21, 2026
He may not have an office to assume if the legislature moves to eliminate the clerk of criminal court....
Morrell’s Tax Break Showdown Shakes New Orleans Power Players
By Hannah Mitchell
Source: Hoodline
April 21, 2026
The New Orleans City Council is gearing up for a fight with the city’s Industrial Development Board over who...