1. United States
2. Okla.
3. Letter

Governor Stitt's order for all state employees to return to in-office work undermines the separation of powers established by the Oklahoma Constitution. By unilaterally dictating new employment conditions and workplace policies without legislative approval or funding, the governor has exceeded his authority and infringed on the legislature's role. This overreach sets a concerning precedent that concentrates too much power in the executive branch. Maintaining checks and balances between the three branches of government is essential for protecting individual rights and upholding our democratic system. I urge you to take action to rein in this executive overreach and reassert the legislature's constitutional responsibilities over employment policies and state agency operations. Defending the balance of powers is critical to preserving accountable and effective governance for all Oklahomans.