Should New Orleans City Council have a say over whom the mayor hires? It’s up to voters.
New Orleans voters will determine Nov. 8 whether to alter the balance of power at City Hall by giving...
Editorial: Our Views: Vote yes on New Orleans City Charter amendment
It’s difficult to separate the proposed New Orleans City Charter amendment from recent headlines over the City Council’s ongoing...
New BGR report endorses Nov. 8 ballot measure to require council confirmation of mayor’s department heads
The non-partisan research group the Bureau of Governmental Research released a report this week in support of a Nov....
BGR Supports Amendment Allowing City Council to Approve Appointments
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: On Oct. 17, BGR released a new report titled On the...
Should New Orleans City Council Confirm Department Heads? BGR Analyzes Nov. 8 Ballot Proposal
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report, On the Ballot: New Orleans Charter Amendment, November...
Watchdog: Power struggles between city, Sheriff’s Office has set back New Orleans jail’s progress
Power struggles between the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and the city have long stymied progress at the New Orleans...
BGR Seeks Better Governance for New Orleans Jail
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: BGR has released a report that urges the Orleans Parish...
New Orleans jail operations could use an overhaul
A new report by the Bureau of Governmental Research has has a long list of recommendations to improve the...
BGR Finds that Better Governance at the New Orleans Jail Can Support Reforms
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a report to assist local policymakers as they seek to end...
