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N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican majority leaders say they are not entirely opposed to postponing construction of a new governor’s mansion due to the state’s budget problems.

Gov. Jack Dalrymple on Wednesday called for a special session of the North Dakota Legislature to address state treasury shortfalls.

The Legislature last year approved construction of a new $5 million governor’s home, stipulating that 20 percent of its cost must be funded by private donations. The project is protected from funding cuts because it comes from a trust fund established by the state Constitution. Money from the fund must only be used for projects on the state Capitol grounds

Sen. Rich Wardner says a new governor’s home is needed. But he says it could be delayed for the sake of “appearances.”