Making Hay For Montana Schools – State Auditor James Brown Announces That State Trust Lands Generated $80.8 Million In Fiscal Year 2025 For Education

Secretary Christi Jacobsen: ‘Proud my votes helped generate nearly $81 million for Montana schools’

HELENA, Mont. — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen was proud to cast votes as a member of the Land Board that helped generate nearly $81 million in revenue for Montana schools. Secretary Jacobsen was joined by her Land Board colleagues and officials with the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) in making the announcement in December.  “In 2025, I voted to approve a significant number of projects across Montana, including suppo…

Making Hay For Montana Schools – State Auditor James Brown Announces That State Trust Lands Generated $80.8 Million In Fiscal Year 2025 For Education

As the year came 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 revenue for Montana’s public schools and endowed institutions. Of that total, $73.4 million was distributed as Common Schools Base Aid, providin...