Shaping the Future of NOPD: BGR Breakfast Briefing with Supt. Kirkpatrick
Today, BGR presented a Breakfast Briefing with Anne E. Kirkpatrick, new Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department. Thanks...
New Orleans City Council approves 2024 budget with funding for police and housing
The New Orleans City Council approved the city’s $1.57 billion budget on Friday, greenlighting most of the spending that...
More money for police, housing next year in New Orleans; see what’s in Cantrell’s 2024 budget
The New Orleans City Council is set to approve most of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s proposed $1.57 billion city budget...
BGR Recommends Improving the City Council’s Evaluation of S&WB Funding Proposals
In a November 28 letter to the New Orleans City Council, BGR expressed concern that the council does not...
Mayor Cantrell’s 2024 plan for New Orleans: more spending on police and ‘quality-of-life’ issues
Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to tackle some of New Orleans’ most stubborn issues over the next year: public safety,...
New Orleans City Council flexes muscle with new oversight power
The New Orleans City Council this week is flexing its new confirmation powers in the hiring process for top...
Government Watchdog Supports New Orleans Ballot Propositions
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: New Orleans voters will head to the polls on Saturday...
Viewpoint: Does anyone really care about the Oct. 14 elections?
Saturday’s elections for statewide and parish offices along with a number of other ballot initiatives will be the culmination...
Election guide for Louisiana’s Oct. 14 primary
Louisianans head to the polls Saturday to vote in the gubernatorial primary. Why it matters: Just about every statewide...
Can the Sheriff’s Office and the City come to an agreement over OPP funding?
BGR President and CEO Rebecca Mowbray discussed BGR’s renewed call for the City of New Orleans and the Orleans...
