Executive Director Robert Boykin, oversees TechNet’s state advocacy/political activities in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona.

Sacramento, CA
Joined November 2018
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Congratulations to TechNet President and CEO @LindaMooreDC on being named one of The Advocacy Association’s Top 20 in 2026 Advocacy Professionals! Linda’s leadership has advanced TechNet’s mission to champion policies that strengthen American innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness while ensuring technology continues to improve lives and expand opportunity. We’re proud to see her recognized among this year’s standout advocacy leaders.
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During #TechNetSPC25 panel Innovation Meets Regulation: The Future of Health Care Policy, led by @TechNetSW, we heard from @PamelaBeidle and industry leaders @UnitedHealthGrp, @HimsHersComms, and @TeladocHealth about how innovation can improve access and efficiency.
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The #TechNetSPC25 panel, Driving the Future: How AVs are Transforming Transportation led by @J_trrs, we heard from @AsmwomanMacedo, @Waymo, StackAV, and @Zoox on how companies are working to build public trust through safety and driving the innovation economy forward.
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Happy Pride Month!🌈
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We applaud Governor Newsom’s decision to veto SB 1047. Although well intentioned, if enacted, SB 1047 would have undermined California’s entire AI ecosystem, discouraging economic and technological innovation.
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TechNetSouthwest retweeted
AI-powered tools are providing small business owners with more time and resources to focus on the core aspects of their businesses that matter most to them. Learn how @Intuit is using AI to help small businesses grow and thrive. #AIforAmerica
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I’m grateful to all of the sponsors and supporters of this effort to address the equity and gender gaps we have in CS education and in the tech industry, including @codeorg @ChildrenNow @SVLeadershipGrp @TechNetSW
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California has fallen behind 27 other states in providing access to computer science education. #AB1054, which passed the Assembly with unanimous bipartisan support, guarantees all high school students in CA have the opportunity to gain these important 21st century skills.
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Watch as TechNet President and CEO @LindaMooreDC sits down with @BloombergTV to discuss artificial intelligence, the need for a federal data privacy law, and other priorities that will ensure the U.S. wins the next era of innovation. bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…
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@ChrisHoldenNews, help lead the next step in California’s journey to make computer science education equity a reality. It’s time to pass AB 1054 and AB 1251.
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We joined @CSforCA to meet with @AsmMarcBerman to discuss AB 1054, a bill that would require all high schools in California to offer a computer science course by 2028!
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Our @csforca coalition at the Capitol sharing why equity, access, and engagement to computer science education is important to California #csforca @AsmMarcBerman @codeorg @TechNetUpdate @KaporCenter – at Sacramento, CA
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TechNetSouthwest retweeted
Thank you to the fantastic @csforca coalition for organizing a briefing today on my bill #AB1054 and the importance of offering computer science classes to all high school students. Together we can make progress on closing the computer science access and equity divide!
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Honored to have received the legislative innovation award from TechNet last night. Our tech hubs through California are important economic drivers for the future of California. @myBurbankNEWS @BurbankChamber @ANCAGlendale @GlendaleChamber @NASAJPL
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Congratulations @AsmLuzRivas! Thank you for all you do to advance innovation across California.
Thank you, @TechNetUpdate, for recognizing me as one of your 2022 Champions of Innovation. I’m proud to advocate for STEM access and close the digital divide for students across California.
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Leaders from @Coursera and @wearehims joined @SenJoshBecker and @nily to discuss the ways tech is thinking creatively to train and develop a workforce that can compete in today’s economy. The #TechNetSPC22 panel was moderated by @TechNetSW.
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Tech is ushering in a new era of innovation and opportunity in education and workforce development across the U.S. This #TechNetSPC22 panel focused on the programs that are working and how states can expand their efforts.
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Replying to @PLTWorg
@PLTWorg is proud to support #AB1853 Thank you @AsmMarcBerman for your leadership & prioritizing computer science teacher pipeline #STEMeducation
Access to high quality computer science education is key to every California student's future. #AB1853, which will help grow our K-12 computer science teacher pipeline, just passed out of the Asm Education Committee. Thank you to our sponsor @codeorg!
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Thank you to @AsmTbh & to our panelists—Baroness Beeban Kidron @5RightsFound, Vicki Harrison @stanfordyouthmh, @jennyradesky, @molapus, @ameliaivance, @DylanLHoffman & @TechNetUpdate, and Hany Farid @BerkeleyISchool @Berkeley_EECS @UCBerkeley
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Protecting our kids online has become increasingly difficult in a digital world, especially when social media can powerfully impact physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Tomorrow we’ll be holding a hearing with top experts to explore how CA might lead on this critical issue.
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