Clancy DuBos: Close Jefferson Parish tax vote for teacher raises proves every vote counts

If you want proof that every vote counts, check out the results of the Jefferson Parish School Board’s property...

Jefferson Parish plans to return next year with new tax proposal for teacher pay

After voters in Jefferson Parish narrowly rejected a tax proposal in Saturday’s election to fund pay raises for teachers...

Jefferson Parish to vote on property tax proposal to address teacher shortage, boost salaries

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—Jefferson Parish voters will decide on Saturday (Dec. 6) on a proposed property tax increase to boost...

Jefferson Parish voters to decide on teacher pay raises

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Voters in Jefferson Parish will decide if teachers and other school employees should get...

Radio Interview: What Jefferson Parish hosts need to know about a school tax proposal

A recording of this interview is no longer available online. Click here to read BGR’s report on the Jefferson...

Jefferson Parish Voters Can Evaluate Public School Tax Proposal with BGR’s Latest Report

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) published a new report last Thursday: On the...

A new Jefferson Parish property tax is on the Dec. 7 ballot to fund teacher pay raises

The Jefferson Parish School Board is asking voters to approve a new property tax on the Dec. 7 ballot...

BGR Informs Jefferson Parish Voters about December 7 School Tax Ballot

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) published a new report today, On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish School Tax, December 7,...

BGR Honors 2022 Excellence in Government Award Winners at Luncheon

Today, BGR honored the recipients of its 2022 Excellence in Government Awards at a luncheon ceremony at the Sheraton...

BGR Announces Excellence in Government 2022 Honorees

NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Governmental Research has announced the recipients of its 2022 Excellence in Government Awards....