HELENA, Mont., Sept. 21 -- The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance issued the following news release:
Montana State Auditor James Brown joined his Land Board colleagues in approving more than $2.4 million in new revenue for schools across the Treasure State at the group's September meeting.
The Montana Constitution entrusts Auditor Brown and other Land Board members with serving as stewards of the state's trust lands, which are managed for the benefit of Montana's educational institutions and other trust beneficiaries.
"Our state trust lands are a critical funding tool for Montana schools," Auditor Brown said. "I'm proud to serve on the Land Board and bring in millions of dollars for education by responsibly managing the lan...