Governor Dayton is calling on Republican leadership to work with him to ensure a smooth conclusion to the current legislative session. In a letter to House Speaker Kurt Daudt and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Dayton says he and Republicans are already close to compromise on several issues, including protecting elderly and vulnerable adults, ensuring the safety of students and addressing the opioid crisis. The governor says there’s “no reason why these bills cannot be signed into law by the end of this month.” Dayton, however, says he will not support any spending or tax proposals that threaten the state’s fiscal stability. And he’s warning lawmakers not to include policy provisions in budget bills. In addition to the budget, lawmakers have big tax and bonding packages to pass before the session ends in 41 days. So far, Republicans have not responded to the governor’s requests.