Can technology bring better government? Education, healthcare and employment take precedence for most citizens over the simple question of whether they can email their senator or member of parliament. But government websites have changed from simply being static showcases to providing a virtual kiosk of essential government services. While a huge part of what governments are expected to post is simple information–who, what, where and how–posting election and tax information, health alerts, even traffic ticketing, can open bureaucratic doors to more direct participation.
