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Sen. Kristen Thompson’s Press Releases

Showing: October, 2026
Sen. Thompson Celebrates Edmond’s Investment Ready Projects, Workforce Housing Opportunities Through Opportunity Zone Designation

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, is celebrating Edmond’s selection for federal Opportunity Zone designation, and thanked Gov. Kevin Stitt for securing the designation for Edmond.

The State of Oklahoma has 413 federally eligible tracts, but federal law only allows the governor to nominate no more than 104. Edmond received three of those.

Senator Thompson Receives Oklahoma District Attorneys Association’s “Heavy Hitter” Award

OKLAHOMA CITY –Sen. Kristen Thompson, R‑Edmond, was presented the 2026 “Heavy Hitter” award by the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association for her work on legislation aimed at strengthening student safety and improving school reporting procedures.

Over the past two years, Thompson has pursued measures focused on school safety. Senate Bills 1730 and 1733, address how schools report alleged abuse and how they respond when students bring concerns to teachers or counselors.

Senator Thompson Announces $4.7 Million Investment for Piedmont Road Improvements

OKLAHOMA CITY – Capping months of hard work and extensive coordination with state and local leaders, Sen. Kristen Thompson, R‑Edmond, and Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R‑Piedmont, presented a $4.7 million check to the City of Piedmont on Tuesday to move forward key transportation improvements along Edmond Road and Piedmont Road.