Bureau of Governmental Research raises concerns over proposed recovery district for New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board
NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Governmental Research is raising what they call significant concerns with a proposed plan...
As State Task Force Considers S&WB Reforms, BGR Advances Governance Recommendations
In early 2024, Gov. Jeff Landry formed a Task Force to review the billing, governing structure, and management and...
Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to merge Louisiana’s coastal agency with energy offices appears on hold
Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to move the state agency overseeing coastal restoration and hurricane protection under the Department of...
Task force releases report recommending replacement of Mayor’s board governing Sewerage and Water Board
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The task force appointed by Governor Jeff Landry to look at the myriad of issues...
As Jeff Landry’s S&WB task force winds down, members say ‘trust is essential’
Gov. Jeff Landry’s task force to reform the long-troubled New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board met for the third...
Why is the Sewerage & Water Board run the way it is?
Tommy talks to Becky Mowbray, President and CEO of BGR, about the Sewerage and Water Board, its governance problems,...
‘Agonizing’ problems at S&WB draw resident complaints at Jeff Landry’s task force meeting
Outrageous water bills, flood-damaged property and unpaid court judgments were among the many frustrations about the Sewerage and Water...
Bill on the table to appoint special master to oversee Sewerage and Water Board billing disputes
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Governor Jeff Landry’s special task force examining issues with the Sewerage and Water Board met...
New Orleans’ Sewerage & Water Board needs ‘complete overhaul and facelift,’ task force member says
Click the video on this webpage to watch the news story. Click here to explore BGR’s recommendations on improving...
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signs executive order to create a task force for SWBNO
BATON ROUGE, La. — An executive order has been signed by Gov. Jeff Landry that would create a Governor’s...
