Press Release

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana—Auditor James Brown joinedhis State Land Board colleagues to review and approve multiple projects benefiting the state’s trust beneficiaries and public institutions. The July Land Board meeting highlighted key initiatives generating an estimated $307,289 in revenues for the people of Montana. “Today’s actions demonstrate the Land Board’s continued commitment to smart stewardship of … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana—At this month’s meeting of the Montana Land Board, an estimated $1.7 million in revenue was approved to directly support Montana’s public schools. This funding reflects the ongoing commitment of the Land Board to responsibly manage state trust lands for the benefit of Montana’s students and future generations. “The five members … Read more