Jefferson Parish schools are asking taxpayers to vote “yes” on Saturday to a new 8.5 mil property tax. The money would be used to give teachers and school employees their first across the
The Jefferson Parish public school system is asking voters to approve a new 8.45-mill property tax on the Nov. 18 ballot that school officials say is needed to boost teacher pay. The tax wou
NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Governmental Research has announced the recipients of its 2022 Excellence in Government Awards. This program honors outstanding efforts by public employees and private ci
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research announces the recipients of its 2022 Excellence in Government Awards. This program honors outstanding efforts by public employees and private citizens to imp
By Rebecca MowbrayPresident & CEOSamuel Zemurray Chair in Research Leadership Never underestimate the importance of a single idea. Each public policy report we issue, and its potential to improve
The Bureau of Governmental Research has published its report on two tax propositions under consideration in the New Orleans city elections taking place on December 11th. One proposition would help fun
Bureau of Governmental Research President and CEO Amy Glovinsky said Wednesday that she will leave the nonprofit organization at the end of the year. Glovinsky, who led the good government advocacy or
NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Governmental Research has announced that Amy Glovinsky will step down from her position as BGR’s president and CEO at the end of the year. Glovinsky, who has served BGR
NEW ORLEANS – In a new report, the Bureau of Governmental Research – a nonprofit watchdog group – recommends voters renew a 0.5-mill property tax dedicated to Jefferson Parish’s Office of Insp
By Stephen Stuart Vice President and Research Director It’s not nearly as visible to citizens as our research reports and the events we present. But monitoring government entities in the greater New
