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The governor's office said Tuesday that Budget Director Kurt Alme is resigning to alleviate the strain of routine commuting to Helena from his home in Billings
Kurt Alme, Gov. Gianforte's budget director, takes questions from reporters during a press conference to unveil the governor's budget proposal in the Montana Capitol Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Credit: Austin Amestoy / UM Legislative News Service
HELENA - State Budget Director Kurt Alme, Gov. Greg Gianforte's top fiscal adviser, will leave his position Oct. 1, less than a year after being named to one of the highest-profile roles in state government.
In a statement released by Gianforte's office Tuesday, Alme cited family considerations, specifically the strain of commuting to the state capital from his home in Billings. He will be replaced by Sen. Ryan Osmundson, R-Buffalo, a longtime lawmaker who has for years played a central role in crafting the state budget.
"I enjoyed working with the governor, the great team he assembled, and ou...
