Sen. Kristen Thompson’s Press Releases

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.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has introduced legislation to better improve health outcomes in Oklahoma.

The initiative comes as incoming President Donald Trump’s administration aims to prioritize public health. Senator Thompson’s bill specifically examines the use of certain harmful food additives that are prohibited in other countries.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, was recently recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the public college and university Council of Presidents as a recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award honoree. 

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Legislative Evaluation and Development (LEAD) Committee held its first meeting Wednesday. The committee was formed through Senate Bill 1447, authored by Edmond Republicans Sen. Kristen Thompson and Rep. Mike Osburn in the 2024 legislative session. The inaugural meeting was hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, where members were briefed on upcoming agency projects.

OKLAHOMA CITY- House Bill 1795, the Sergeant CJ Nelson Legacy Act, was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt Wednesday. Sen. Kristen Thompson served as the Senate author of the measure, named in honor of Edmond’s first officer lost in the line of duty.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, released the following statement after the Senate adopted SR 1XXXX Monday. The resolution condemns political violence and recognizes the victims who were killed and injured when a shooting occurred at President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania Saturday.