7-mill tax pushed by Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto gets BGR backing. See what they said

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto’s proposed 7-mill property tax to fund employee raises has picked up the backing of...

BGR Issues Analysis of Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Tax Proposition

Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report, On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax,...

New Orleans voters have option to create 1,000 early childhood slots with April 30 millage

New Orleans voters are being asked this month to approve a property tax to create 1,000 or more early...

Our Views: The Times-Picayune makes these recommendations on parish tax proposals

Voters in three area parishes are being asked to enact new taxes on April 30; early voting begins Saturday....

BGR Supports Proposed New Orleans Early Childhood Education Property Tax

NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: BGR has released a new report intended to help New Orleans voters...

BGR Report Reviews Early Childhood Education Tax Proposal in New Orleans

Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report, On the Ballot: Early Childhood Education Property Tax,...

BGR Issues New Report on New Orleans Library and Housing Tax Propositions

Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report that analyzes proposed 20-year property taxes for public...

BGR Issues Report on Jefferson Water and Sewer Tax Proposals

Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish Water and Sewer Taxes, March 20,...