Bureau of Governmental Research

Bureau of Governmental Research BGR conducts independent, nonpartisan research to improve government in metro New Orleans.

POSTPONED! Due to the inclement weather and the flash flood warning in effect, we have postponed the Breakfast Briefing ...
06/18/2026

POSTPONED! Due to the inclement weather and the flash flood warning in effect, we have postponed the Breakfast Briefing scheduled for today (Thursday, June 18) and plan to reschedule for a later date. Updates will be shared when available. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Some of the local leaders shaping greater New Orleans' economic future are sitting down for a conversation, and you can ...
06/16/2026

Some of the local leaders shaping greater New Orleans' economic future are sitting down for a conversation, and you can watch it live.

Join BGR's free livestream this Thursday, June 18, from 8–9 a.m. for "The Population Question: How Can Economic Development Help Greater New Orleans Grow?"

BGR CEO Becky Mowbray will moderate a conversation with:
- Annalisa Kelly, Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)
- Walter J. Leger III, New Orleans & Company
- Dr. Jenny Mains, The City Of NOLA

Free to watch, thanks to sponsorship by First Horizon Bank. Register here: https://www.bgr.org/june-18-breakfast-briefing-livestream-the-population-question

Meet BGR's summer interns!This crew is joining us to support our research, policy analysis, and communications work, bri...
06/12/2026

Meet BGR's summer interns!

This crew is joining us to support our research, policy analysis, and communications work, bringing fresh energy and sharp minds to the issues shaping greater New Orleans.

Get to know who they are and what they're working on: https://www.bgr.org/about-us/our-staff

Still time to register for our Thursday, June 18th Breakfast Briefing at the New Orleans Saints Practice Facility!Join A...
05/27/2026

Still time to register for our Thursday, June 18th Breakfast Briefing at the New Orleans Saints Practice Facility!

Join Annalisa Kelly (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), Walter J. Leger III (New Orleans & Company), and Dr. Jenny Mains (Deputy Mayor of Economic Development for The City Of NOLA) as they discuss economic development, job creation, and growth in greater New Orleans.

Light breakfast and coffee included. FREE admission thanks to First Horizon Bank.

Register here: https://go.bgr.org/june-breakfast

Some of the people shaping greater New Orleans' economic future are gathering Thursday, June 18 at the New Orleans Saint...
05/20/2026

Some of the people shaping greater New Orleans' economic future are gathering Thursday, June 18 at the New Orleans Saints Practice Facility to talk strategy and what comes next.

Join Annalisa Kelly (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), Walter J. Leger III (New Orleans & Company), and Dr. Jenny Mains (The City Of NOLA) for our next Breakfast Briefing on economic development and population growth.

Light breakfast and coffee included. FREE event thanks to First Horizon Bank.

Reserve your spot today: https://go.bgr.org/june-breakfast

House Bill 1243 advanced on May 7, which would give the New Orleans City Council sweeping authority over S&WB.BGR has no...
05/08/2026

House Bill 1243 advanced on May 7, which would give the New Orleans City Council sweeping authority over S&WB.

BGR has no position on the bill, and testified to call for the planning that this major transition requires.

Moving forward and planning carefully are not in conflict.

Full coverage: https://www.bgr.org/swb-bill-moves-forward/

We're incredibly thankful to everyone who supported BGR on .This was our most successful year yet, with nearly $50,000 ...
05/06/2026

We're incredibly thankful to everyone who supported BGR on .

This was our most successful year yet, with nearly $50,000 raised and a $25,000 match from Stokes Family Office unlocked. Your support directly powers our research and public work.

Thank you for believing in what we do.

BGR does this work because New Orleans deserves better. Adam Laurie has been a BGR member since 2021 and says it best.A ...
05/05/2026

BGR does this work because New Orleans deserves better. Adam Laurie has been a BGR member since 2021 and says it best.

A few hours left on GiveNOLA Day! Give now to help us meet our $25K match and finish strong.

https://www.givenola.org/organization/bgr

An engaged public, accountability, a watchdog on corruption. Member Andrew Koehler says it perfectly. We're halfway thro...
05/05/2026

An engaged public, accountability, a watchdog on corruption. Member Andrew Koehler says it perfectly. We're halfway through GiveNOLA Day, and every gift is matched up to $25K! Have you given yet?

https://www.givenola.org/organization/bgr

BGR helps New Orleanians stay grounded in what's happening in our city. Liza Feoli has been a member since 2025 and brin...
05/05/2026

BGR helps New Orleanians stay grounded in what's happening in our city. Liza Feoli has been a member since 2025 and brings our value to life.

Give today and your gift is matched up to $25K.

https://www.givenola.org/organization/bgr

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