Attorney General Tim Fox cautioned Montanans today about coronavirus-related scams that have been emerging in other parts of the country, and urged them to be aware of potential impacts to their financial health as well. “Scammers are taking advantage of coronavirus fears in other parts of...
Attorney General Tim Fox joined a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting states’ rights to regulate and address the rising cost of prescription drugs. In Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, the attorneys general argue...
The Montana Highway Patrol commissioned nine new troopers last night at the 67th Advanced Academy Graduation ceremony. Chief Deputy Attorney General Jon Bennion addressed the graduates at the event, which took place at the Delta Marriott Hotel in Helena. In his remarks, Bennion reminded the graduates...
The Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) remind Montana fifth grade students and teachers the deadline to participate in the “Bringing Our Missing Children Home” poster contest is rapidly approaching. “This contest serves as a good reminder for all of...
Attorney General Tim Fox announced today Montana has joined a bipartisan, multistate investigation of JUUL Labs. The 39-state coalition is investigating JUUL’s marketing and sales practices, including its targeting of youth, claims regarding nicotine content, and statements regarding risks, safety, and effectiveness as a smoking...
In preparation for the October 1, 2020, federally enforced deadline for identification changes to fly domestically or enter secure federal facilities, the Montana Department of Justice’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) would like to remind citizens about REAL ID. REAL ID is an option that can be...
Attorney General Tim Fox invites Montanans to join internet users around the world to observe Safer Internet Day on February 11. This is the eighth year Americans have recognized Safer Internet Day. “A safe and positive internet experience depends on us all,” said Attorney General Tim...
Attorney General Tim Fox announced today he has filed a lawsuit against the McKesson Corporation and Cardinal Health, Inc., two leading distributors of narcotic opioids, for their alleged role in the opioid crisis. “Opioids have had a particularly acute impact on rural areas throughout the country,...
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) announced today that seven of its driver license offices will be open on Martin Luther King Day in order to provide additional options for customers to renew or replace Montana driver licenses. MVD offices in Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls,...
Attorney General Tim Fox announced that a Seeley Lake chiropractor who recently pleaded guilty to defrauding Montana’s Medicaid program will pay $100,000 in restitution. On September 25, 2019, the Montana Attorney General’s Office charged Dr. Andrew Lance Bohlman, 48, in Missoula County District Court with one...