Western South Dakota legal aid nonprofit faces budget shortfall

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A nonprofit providing legal aid to low-income South Dakotans is facing a $176,000 budget deficit that is affecting its services and staffing, its leader told a state commission Thursday.

William Sulik is the interim director for Dakota Plains Legal Services. The organization depends largely on state and federal grants to operate.

“In response, we have been cautious about filling vacancies and are reviewing operations carefully to preserve services and maintain stability,” Sulik told the Commission …

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