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Viewpoint: ‘We are one Louisiana … and have to act that way,’ says Congressman Troy Carter
By Danae Columbus
Source: Uptown Messenger
August 19, 2021
In wide-ranging, almost hour-long remarks on Wednesday (Aug. 18), U.S. Rep. Troy Carter — who has yet to serve...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...
New Orleans Convention Center to revive riverfront hotel project; here’s what it could look like
By Anthony McAuley
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
August 17, 2021
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s plans for a riverfront hotel crumbled in October when its financial backers pulled...
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Honors for Aug. 8, 2021
By Advocate Staff
Source: The Advocate
August 8, 2021
The Governmental Research Association honored the Bureau of Governmental Research with two research awards and also recognized the career achievements of BGR’s retired...
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...BGR to Participate in Webinar on Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
August 2, 2021
NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans has received its first portion of federal pandemic relief funds through...
Troy Carter Joins BGR’s Aug. 18 ‘Breakfast Briefing’
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
July 28, 2021
NEW ORLEANS – The Bureau of Governmental Research will host a breakfast briefing featuring U.S. Rep. Troy Carter at...
Council puts library and housing property tax renewals on the November ballot
By Michael Isaac Stein
Source: The Lens
July 15, 2021
Orleans Parish voters will decide in November whether to renew two property taxes that expire at the end of...