Gambit Commentary: Our views on this year’s charter and constitutional amendments

The Nov. 8 ballot contains a proposed change to the New Orleans City Charter and eight proposed state constitutional...

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...

People this Week: New hires, promotions, awards

Awards The Bureau of Governmental Research has received two research awards from the Governmental Research Association. BGR received a Certificate of...

BGR Wins National Research Awards, Welcomes New Board Member

NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: BGR received two research awards from the Governmental Research Association at a...

BGR Wins National Research Awards, Welcomes New Board Member

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) recently received two research awards from the Governmental Research Association (GRA) at its...