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...