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Thad Rueter

Thad Rueter is a former senior staff writer for Government Technology.

GovTech Biz

Veritone Gives Its FOIA Redaction Software an AI Boost

Public agencies and police face more pressure to release more documents to residents and others. That has opened up a business opportunity for gov tech software suppliers.

August 26, 2026
· Thad Rueter
Budget & Finance

The New Rules of Procurement: What It Means to Buy Tech in 2026

AI. Cooperative contracts. Federal requirements. Public agencies can’t buy tech the same way anymore, so as the process becomes more complex, government must rethink how it brings new tools to the table.

Summer 2026
· Thad Rueter
GovTech Biz

Granicus Boosts AI Offerings via ‘Lab’ and New Channels

The gov tech software supplier is finding that its AI chatbot is increasingly being used beyond normal working hours and for various requests in one session — signs of how AI is developing in the public sector.

August 21, 2026
· Thad Rueter
Justice & Public Safety

Omaha School District Says ‘No’ to Electric Shock Gloves

But that doesn’t mean all school resource officers there will stop using them — or that police have lost faith in the less-lethal, pain-inducing devices. The decision follows a community outcry.

August 20, 2026
· Thad Rueter
Justice & Public Safety

Schools, Police Already Use the Shock Gloves ICE Is Buying

Police departments, schools and other state and local government agencies already use the freshly controversial form of less-lethal compliance. But sales could increase even amid national pushback.

August 18, 2026
· Thad Rueter
Government Experience

How State, Local Governments Can Make the Accessibility Deadline

The target date for meeting federal digital accessibility guidelines moved, but the charge to make government services ADA-compliant remains. Experts say getting there will require a clear plan and strong collaboration.

Summer 2026
· Thad Rueter
GovTech Biz

Property Intelligence Firm Balcony Reports Big Growth

The young New Jersey company helps counties and others better manage their parcels and combine data from them. A company executive discusses the company’s future plans.

July 30, 2026
· Thad Rueter
GovTech Biz

How an AI Apprenticeship Is Training Gov Tech Rookies

Texas-based SuperCity AI, a startup, launched its first paid training program last year. A member of that cohort and a company executive talk about what comes next.

July 24, 2026
· Thad Rueter
Justice & Public Safety

How Body Cameras Are Helping Train Police Recruits

A regional police academy in Texas recently started using the technology to train rookie officers on scenarios they will face on duty. An instructor discusses the program and the limits of training on other new tools.

July 22, 2026
· Thad Rueter
GovTech Biz

New Startup Aims to Modernize Local Government Budgeting

The startup Edwin, which sells financial management software, has big plans for expansion. A veteran of the financial technology industry, with family roots in government, is leading the charge.

July 20, 2026
· Thad Rueter