Even though a majority of states saw gasoline prices jumping over the last week, Petroleum Analyst Will Speer said the same could not be said for Montana. Across the board, Montanans have seen close to a four-cent decrease in gas prices.
A research study recently conducted at the University of Montana found that nonresident travel and tourist spending continues to increase in the Treasure State.
The Montana Department of Tourism is restructuring its grant program for incentivizing tourism in Montana. Department spokesman Daniel Iverson says the old system was much more complicated.