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North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, center, shakes hands with legislative leaders before he gives his budget address to the Legislature on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)

North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, center, shakes hands with legislative leaders before he gives his budget address to the Legislature on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, at right, and first lady Kathryn Burgum, at left, exit the House of Representatives in the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, after Burgum delivered his last budget address to the Legislature. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, at right, and first lady Kathryn Burgum, at left, exit the House of Representatives in the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, after Burgum delivered his last budget address to the Legislature. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)