Announcements
BGR Calls for Clear Justification of Future Firefighter Pension Proposals
April 24, 2024
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a new report, Altering New Orleans Firefighter Pension Benefits Demands Careful Analysis...
BGR Voices Concern about Proposed Limits on Accessing Public Records
April 19, 2024
On Wednesday, April 17, BGR President and CEO Rebecca Mowbray joined a host of concerned citizens at the Louisiana...
Addressing Jefferson Parish Infrastructure at April 16 Breakfast Briefing
April 16, 2024
Today, BGR presented a Breakfast Briefing with Cynthia Lee Sheng, Jefferson Parish President, and Mark Drewes, Director of the...
BGR Highlights Essential Elements for Economic Development Incentive Programs
April 11, 2024
On April 4, 2024, BGR provided research-based guidance to New Orleans City Council leaders as they review economic development...
Career Opportunity: BGR Business and Operations Manager
April 5, 2024
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR), the leading public policy research organization in New Orleans area, seeks a Business...
As State Task Force Considers S&WB Reforms, BGR Advances Governance Recommendations
April 2, 2024
In early 2024, Gov. Jeff Landry formed a Task Force to review the billing, governing structure, and management and...
Addressing Homelessness through Health and Public-Private Partnerships at March 21 Briefing
March 21, 2024
Today, BGR presented a Breakfast Briefing with the Director of the Health Department for the City of New Orleans Dr....BGR Welcomes Five New Members to Its Board of Directors
March 1, 2024
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) today announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors...
Louisiana Should Keep Separate Agency Dedicated to Saving Coast
February 20, 2024
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research sent a letter to Governor Jeff Landry urging him to keep Louisiana’s separate...
Where Do Your Property Taxes Go? Find Out with BGR’s Dashboards
February 6, 2024
Property taxes are a basic means of financing local government, but the public faces a confusing array of tax...