BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota Legislature is off and running.
The 2015 session kicked off Tuesday with Gov. Jack Dalrymple's State of the State address Tuesday.
Dalrymple told lawmakers that the state is "stronger than ever." He says low oil prices may slow the state's unprecedented growth but it won't stop it.
The 2015 session is expected to last until May. The North Dakota Constitution limits the Legislature to 80 days of meetings every two years.
The 2013 Legislature took the entire 80 days to finish its work. It was the first time in state history that lawmakers used the entire time allotted.
Many around the Capitol say this year's session could rival the length of the previous session.