The economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been looming for most of its duration, but now, in the absence of federal aid, drastic budget cuts and furloughs for city government IT staffs are imminent. Thousands of cities throughout the country are facing budget deficits due to decreases in revenue. New York, Denver and Los Angeles have all announced that thousands of employees — including technology officials and workers — will be furloughed for periods over the next several months. Ryan Johnston has more.

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With just weeks before November 3, election security and election technology officials across the country are readying themselves in an unprecedented time. See the report here.

University of Michigan plans new school of technology and innovation

The new school, slated to open in fall 2021, is to prepare students for emerging jobs in technology-related fields. Betsy Foresman has more.

Texas A&M employs students as cybersecurity apprentices

A new training program allows students to protect real networks used by the university, state agencies, cities and counties throughout Texas. Betsy has the details.

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