Perspectives on Public Policy
Highlights of BGR’s Work in Support of Better Local Government Post-Katrina
June 18, 2025
The reform and modernization of local government is a lasting legacy of Hurricane Katrina. By envisioning positive change and...
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...Q&A with the Lead Author of Our New Orleans Firefighter Pension Fund Report
July 17, 2024
On April 24, 2024, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) published Altering New Orleans Firefighter Benefits Demands Careful Analysis...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...Great BGR Reports and Events Begin with Great Ideas
February 4, 2022
By Rebecca MowbrayPresident & CEOSamuel Zemurray Chair in Research Leadership Never underestimate the importance of a single idea. Each...Q&A with Lead Author of Our New Orleans Public School Funding Report
August 13, 2020
Questions abound from New Orleans public school parents, students, employees and education leaders as the new school year gets...How BGR’s Government Monitoring Work Supports Our Mission
June 22, 2020
By Stephen Stuart Vice President and Research Director It’s not nearly as visible to citizens as our research reports...Think with Us about New BGR Research Topics
May 15, 2020
By Amy L. Glovinsky President & CEO Samuel Zemurray Chair in Research Leadership The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR)...The Excellence Factor: Pushing for Better Government and Honoring Those Who Achieve It
February 13, 2020
By Amy L. Glovinsky President & CEO Samuel Zemurray Chair in Research Leadership At the Bureau of Governmental Research...