PI Original Josh Kalven Friday July 10th, 2009, 9:46am

Google Highlights Our Budget Fallout Map

As the word spread about our budget fallout map yesterday, something pretty cool happened. First, the Twitter account for Google Maps highlighted the project as an interesting use of their technology.  Then the Google Twitter account -- with over a million followers -- tipped ...

As the word spread about our budget fallout map yesterday, something pretty cool happened. First, the Twitter account for Google Maps highlighted the project as an interesting use of their technology.  Then the Google Twitter account -- with over a million followers -- tipped their hat our way as well:  

Thanks to Rich Miller at Capitol Fax to letting us know about it.  (And for those who don't follow us on Twitter, you can do so here.)

As of this morning, the map had been viewed nearly 10,000 times.  It also caught the attention of WNIJ reporter Susan Stephens, who aired a segment today on the project.  Listen here.

In the past 24 hours, we've gotten loads more tips from readers across the state and are working on verifying them.  Check back for an update later today.

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