COVID-19
People want more accessible, transparent council meetings
By Selena Vazquez
Source: The Press of Atlantic City
People were upset two years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to stay inside and mostly interact with...Celebrating Another Sunshine Week During the Pandemic
By Barbie E. Keiser
Source: Information Today
March 22, 2022
Sunshine Week (@SunshineWeek and #SunshineWeek) highlights our need to rebuild trust in public institutions. To accomplish this, we must...Let’s continue to move toward virtual public meeting and courtroom access
By Greg LaRose
Source: Louisiana Illuminator
March 11, 2022
One of the silver linings of the pandemic has been its effect on public meetings and our legal system....Our Views: Even in in-person era, public meetings should be more accessible remotely
By Staff Editorial
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
March 11, 2022
During the pandemic, government, like everyone else, embraced the use of video conferencing platforms. Most public bodies are returning...As Public Meetings Resume in Person, Government Entities Should Continue Online Access
March 9, 2022
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a report today calling on more government entities in Louisiana to livestream and...
Leading Louisiana into 2022: A BGR Virtual Breakfast Briefing with Gov. John Bel Edwards
December 17, 2021
Today, Governor John Bel Edwards joined the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) for a Virtual Breakfast Briefing to discuss...
Congressman Troy Carter Discusses Legislative Priorities at BGR Breakfast Briefing
August 18, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research hosted a virtual Breakfast Briefing with newly elected Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter. He...
BGR Participates in Webinar on Federal Pandemic Relief Funds for New Orleans
August 4, 2021
The City of New Orleans has received its first portion of federal pandemic relief funds through the American Rescue...
National Association Honors Bureau of Governmental Research
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
August 3, 2021
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Governmental Research Association honored the Bureau of Governmental Research with two research awards...GRA Honors BGR Policy Reports and Career Achievements of Retired CEO Janet Howard
August 3, 2021
The Governmental Research Association (GRA) honored the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) with two research awards at its virtual...