Oklahoma Chronicle: State Sen. Kristen Thompson talks bills this legislative session
Flash Point March 15
State Sen. Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond/NW OKC) joins Flash Point to discuss upcoming 2028 Olympic event funding support. Review of U.S. Senate seat opening as U.S. Rep Kevin Hern (R-OK) announced run for the U.S. Senate. Watch the full video on kfor.com
State senator giving another go at banning certain food dyes in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Legislation has been filed in several states to ban certain food dyes, including in Oklahoma. State Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond) is the lawmaker behind the effort in the Sooner State. “Senate Bill 4 really came from my experience as a mom,” Thompson said. It was after a soccer game years ago […]
Oklahoma launches new rebate program to boost innovation, attract jobs
OKLAHOMA CITY – A new state law aims to make Oklahoma more competitive on the global scale by incentivizing innovation. The law creates what one state senator calls the long-overdue Research and Development (R&D) Rebate Program. “We talk about growing the economy and growing the state a lot. But that’s, you know, you can only […]
Senator Thompson secures $2M PREP grant for Piedmont
Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, announced that the Oklahoma Water Resources Board approved a $2 million Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity (PREP) grant to support the Piedmont Municipal Authority’s water system upgrades. The grant, combined with an $809,080 OWRB Financial Assistance Program loan, will fund a $2.81 million project to design and construct approximately 9,200 feet of new 16-inch waterline and related infrastructure. “Reliable water is […]
Editorial: School supplies should be covered by Oklahoma’s Tax-Free Weekend
In just a few days, Oklahoma students will head back to the classroom for a new school year. This weekend, many families will head to local stores to prepare. For many, that means new clothes, new backpacks and a cart full of those school supplies, checking off the lists provided by teachers. Oklahoma lawmakers have […]
Oklahoma lawmaker starts push to include school supplies in Tax-Free Weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tax-Free Weekend is almost here in Oklahoma, but one item parents are about to head to the store to get isn’t covered: school supplies. Oklahoma’s Tax-Free Weekend, which is Aug. 1-3, only covers clothing or footwear under $100. School supplies, clothes and footwear meant for “athletic activity or protective use” aren’t covered […]
Oklahoma Governor signs bill limiting virtual school days
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 758 on Monday, May 5, which limits the amount of virtual days public schools can have within a school year. Now, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools will only be able to close their doors and provide […]
From DEI ban to recess, Oklahoma Legislature advances array of education bills
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers advanced bills expanding college scholarships, recess time and school tutoring while approving limits to virtual school days and diversity programs before a key legislative deadline this week. Bills had to pass their chamber of origin by Thursday, needing approval of the full House or Senate to continue being considered this […]
Oklahoma Senate Approves Legislation to Fight Antisemitism at State Level
Two bills supported by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) were approved in floor votes by the Oklahoma State Senate on Tuesday. SB 942 — initiated by State Senator Kristen Thompson — was passed by a 31-15 margin. This legislation defines antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, including its 11 contemporary examples, […]