BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Gov. Jack Dalrymple says "North Dakota is stronger than ever'' but low oil prices may impact the state's meteoric growth.
Dalrymple gave his State of the State speech to a joint session of the North Dakota Legislature on Tuesday, as lawmakers begin their 2015 session.
The governor says record oil production has helped spur the state's economy and grow its population.
Dalrymple says he believes the legislature will make "prudent decisions'' if oil revenues continue to decline.
He says the state's growth "may be slowed but it will not stop.''