Sen. Kristen Thompson’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has approved 

SB 4 Prohibits Harmful Food Additives Linked to Health Risks

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate Committee on Agriculture and Wildlife has passed Senate Bill 4, legislation by Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, aimed at protecting public health by banning certain harmful food additives.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to help Oklahoma families keep more money in their pockets ahead of the new school year cleared its first hurdle Monday as Senate Bill 231, authored by Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation with an 11-0 vote.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma stands at a critical juncture in the fight against antisemitism, and two groundbreaking bills by Senator Kristen Thompson have successfully passed Senate committees, marking a decisive step forward in confronting hate on college campuses.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to support Oklahoma agriculture producers through an initiative to get locally sourced produce and other food into K-12 schools.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today unveiled her comprehensive "Oklahoma Forward" legislative agenda for the 2025 session, emphasizing economic growth, public safety, family values, and consumer protections. This initiative aims to prioritize the well-being and prosperity of all Oklahomans.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, released the following statement congratulating the Piedmont Municipal Authority for securing $22.6 million in funding to update its aging water and wastewater infrastructure to keep up with the city’s rapid growth.

Senator Thompson helped facilitate conversations between local leaders and state water officials to find solutions that address the immediate need for water system upgrades and improvements in Piedmont.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today celebrated a new, nationwide ban on Red Dye 3 in food products. This move, she said, is a critical step toward safeguarding public health, especially the well-being of children. Senator Thompson credits the Trump Administration’s emphasis on addressing the dangers of potentially harmful additives as a driving force behind this important regulatory change.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, filed legislation on Monday to include school supplies and athletic equipment among the items exempted from sales taxes during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend in August.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle and Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today announced their plans to refile legislation to reduce the use of virtual school days in public education.