Today, BGR released a new report analyzing a proposed amendment to the New Orleans Home Rule Charter on the Nov. 15 ballot...

Last week, BGR released a new report providing analysis to help New Orleans voters prepare for the Nov. 15 election

On the Ballot: $510 Million New Orleans Capital Bonds analyzes three bond propositions to fund citywide projects in infrastructure, drainage, and housing

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@drrobertcollins.bsky.social latest column in @veritenews.org echoes a key finding from our recent BGR NOW on the mass escape from the Orleans Parish jail: The City of New Orleans must work more closely with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office to improve operations.

Join BGR on June 18 for a Breakfast Briefing on post-Katrina reform and civic engagement. The event will feature speakers Robert Collins, retired judge Calvin Johnson and Andy Kopplin.

This event is free thanks to First Horizon Bank—RSVP here: give.bgr.org/breakfast

Today is GiveNOLA Day!

Support us and our research here: www.givenola.org/organization...

And, thanks to a generous BGR board member, all GiveNOLA Day donations through May 6 will be matched up to $10,000.

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Early Giving for #GiveNOLADay 2025 is now open. And thanks to a generous board member, your gift will be matched, up to $10,000. Your gift helps inform and analyze the major issues facing our community.

Support us here! www.givenola.org/organization...

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Early voting is now underway for the New Orleans May 3 Election. One item on the ballot is the proposed 2.46 mill tax renewal for the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.

Read our analysis of the proposition along with our position statement here: www.bgr.org/report-index...

Our newest report is now available! It discusses City of New Orleans financial practices that are out of step with recommendations by government finance experts and calls for improvements. Read the report here: bit.ly/BGR-City-Fin...

Susie likes to spend her time outdoors - exploring new places and appreciating familiar ones, like the river levees and battures.

Susie joined BGR as a research analyst in 2017.

Learn more about Susie and the rest of our staff here: www.bgr.org/about-us/our...

In the push to prepare for the 2025 Super Bowl, hundreds of repairs and projects were completed. What lessons can New Orleans learn for future infrastructure projects?

Join us for BGR's Breakfast Briefing featuring GNO Inc. President and CEO Michael Hecht: bit.ly/41oHciB

When Derek isn't making sure things are going smoothly behind the scenes at BGR, he's either cooking, gardening, or playing board games. Derek joined BGR as a business and operation manager in June 2024.

Learn more about Derek or the rest of our staff: www.bgr.org/about-us/our...

ICYMI: Watch the highlights from our first #bgrbriefing of the year! The discussion focused on the future of St. Tammany’s economy. Thanks to First Horizon Bank for making this event free to the public. Watch youtu.be/YpbBql4WyI0?...
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One week to go until our Feb. 11 Breakfast Briefing! This event will examine St. Tammany's economic growth. It is free to the public thanks to @FirstHorizonBnk, but due to limited seating, reservations are required. RSVP today at give.bgr.org/breakfast

If you've ever wondered where your property taxes go, BGR has the answer. We've updated our Property Tax Dashboards with the latest tax rates for 2024 in Jefferson and St. Tammany, and 2025 in Orleans.

Check the new dashboards here: www.bgr.org/property-tax...

Only two weeks left until our Feb. 11 Breakfast Briefing! This event will examine St. Tammany's economic growth. It is free to the public thanks to First Horizon Bank, but due to limited seating, reservations are required. RSVP at give.bgr.org/breakfast

It's 2025! We are updating @BGRNola's research plan and want your input.

If there is a public policy or governmental issue that you believe is important to the New Orleans area, let us know through www.bgr.org/send-us-your... or by leaving a comment below.

BGR is seeking an experienced, mission-driven fundraising professional with a passion for civic engagement and public policy to serve as its Director of Development.

Those interested in the position are encouraged to visit BGR's website: bit.ly/bgrdirectoro...