Montana’s new U.S. attorney is Kurt Alme, a former state budget director under Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.
Alme’s appointment to lead the Montana District, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday, returns the Great Falls native to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Billings, where Alme served in the same capacity during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Alme had previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney from 2003 to 2010. Before that, he was director of the Montana Department of Revenue under former Republican Gov. Judy Martz.
Alme was recommended for reappointment by Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, who also backed the attorney for the position in 2017.
The Justice Department indicates that Alme is an interim appointee, who will serve for 120 days or until the Senate approves a permanent appointment. The attorney most recently worked for the National Christian Foundation as executive president for planned giving.
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