Good-government group backs review of costs, design of controversial Orleans jail wing
A federal judge should order a fresh review of the proposed design and costs of the controversial expansion to...
BGR Supports Review of Jail Facility Design and Cost
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: On July 11, BGR published a report discussing concerns that...
Phase III Concerns of Sheriff and City Council Deserve Further Review
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) issued a report discussing concerns that the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and...
New Orleans affordable housing development fund aims to close widening financing gaps
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday approved $32 million for a new affordable housing fund, nearly doubling the...
How Is New Orleans Spending From The General Fund Reserve?
Becky Mowbray and Stephen Stuart join Tommy to talk about how the city is spending the money from the...
As city allocates last federal pandemic funds, community groups say their priorities were ignored
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday (May 25) approved a city spending plan for more than $120 million...
May 24 Webinar Explores Choices in Cities’ Basic Governing Structures
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research presented a webinar, entitled “Designing City Governments for Success.” This event featured two...
BGR to Host May 24 Webinar on City Governing Structures
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Bureau of Governmental Research will host a free lunchtime webinar, titled “Designing City...
BGR Examines S&WB Governance Problems and Potential Reform Options
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report that connects the flawed governance structure of the...
