South Dakota
AG Jackley presents $41.7 million 2027 state budget request
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley presented the office’s proposed 2027 $41.7 million budget to the State Legislative Appropriations Committee.
“Every year as Attorney General, I have proposed a budget that uses its resources wisely to protect South Dakotans, and this year is no different,” said Jackley. “Most of our proposed funds are earmarked for criminal investigations, including those at our state correctional facilities, protecting children from internet crimes, and consumer protection.”
Some of the highlighted budget requests include:
- $646,161 in general funds to replace reduced federal funds for the Internet Crimes Against Children Act
- $91,009 to hire a Consumer Protection Division Special Projects Coordinator
- $99,370 in general funds for a new Legal Assistant at the Rapid City offices
Final budget decisions will be made later by the committee, and then will be subject to further approval by Governor Larry Rhoden.
To view the full budget slides, click here.
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