A state representative has sued Gov. Kevin Stitt, saying he did not have the authority to issue a return-to-office order to state employees.

State Rep. Andy Fugate (D-Del City) filed a lawsuit Friday challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive order requiring all full-time state agency employees to return to in-office work by Feb. 1. The lawsuit,

A lawsuit filed against Gov. Kevin Stitt claims he does not have the power to require state employees to end remote work and return to in-person work.

Rep. Andy fugate, (d) - del city"but ultimately this lawsuit is not about whether it's productive to have butts in seats. It's about the office of the governor