Romney raises money in Montana

HELENA — Republican Mitt Romney is raising money in Montana on Wednesday night as he becomes the first major presidential candidate to visit the state this year.

Romney will be in Hamilton for a fundraiser at the Daly Mansion. The cost to attend starts at $2,500 per person, and goes up to $25,000 or more for those dining with the former Massachusetts governor.

The event is sponsored by Charles Schwab, the brokerage house founder and a part-time Montana resident. Romney supporters say they expect Romney will carry the red-leaning state in November.

"We are just thrilled and excited to have...