Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: December 30, 2025Contact: Tyler NewcombeTyler.Newcombe@mt.gov   December 30, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown is sending restitution checks to qualifying Montanan citizens who were victims of securities-related fraud schemes. Montana is one of only 6 states that provides restitution assistance to victims of investment fraud. … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: December 29, 2025Contact: Tyler NewcombeTyler.Newcombe@mt.gov   December 29, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As the year comes to a close, Montana State Auditor James Brown highlighted the vital role the Montana State Land Board plays in strengthening public education.  Brown announced that in Fiscal Year 2025 state trust lands generated more than $80.8 million in … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: December 22, 2025Contact: Tyler NewcombeTyler.Newcombe@mt.gov December 22, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana Auditor and Commissioner of Insurance James Brown said his office is closely monitoring the devastating impact of flooding throughout Northwest Montana, including the impact on Libby, Troy and surrounding communities in Lincoln, Sanders and Flathead Counties, as well as on the Blackfeet … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: October 22, 2025Contact: Tyler NewcombeTyler.Newcombe@mt.gov   October 22, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown has launched an immediate investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) following a major data breach putting the personal and medical information of up to 462,000 Montana customers … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: October 7, 2025Contact: Tyler NewcombeTyler.Newcombe@mt.gov   October 7, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In Missoula County, Defendant Charged with Engaging in Conspiracy to Defraud Investors in Cryptocurrency Scheme Helena, Mont. — The Commissioner of Securities Insurance (CSI) and Missoula County Attorney have charged an Idaho man with engaging in a conspiracy to defraud elderly investors … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: September 8, 2025Contact: Tyler NewcombeTyler.Newcombe@mt.gov   September 8, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana Opens the Door to Digital Asset Innovation with Financial Freedom and Innovation Act Helena, Mont. — Montana is officially open for business in the digital economy. Today, Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), James Brown, announced that Senate Bill … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: September 8, 2025Contact: Tyler NewcombeTyler.Newcombe@mt.gov   September 8, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana State Auditor James Brown Urges Congress to Protect Investment Contract Law and Pass the Support Anti-Fraud Enforcement Act Helena, Mont. — Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown has joined regulators across the country in a hard-hitting … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: August 25, 2025Contact: Tyler NewcombeTyler.Newcombe@mt.gov   August 25, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana State Auditor James Brown Joins Call for the SEC to Investigate Delisting CCP Based Insurers Helena, Mont. — Protecting Montana Consumers, Investors, and America’s National Security Interests. Montana State Auditor James Brown joined elected leaders and financial officers nationwide to urge the … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: August 1, 2025Contact: David Sanders(406) 444-3778   August 1, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana State Auditor James Brown Issues Statement on Anticipated Affordable Care Act Rate Increases Helena, Mont. — The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), Montana State Auditor’s Office, is alerting small businesses and individual consumers to expect rate increases for … Read more