Gov’s Across US Forgo Balls to Save Money Not Mary Fallin

We here at FallinFail have been the harshest critics of newly elected Governor Mary Fallin for spending boocoos of bucks on a series of inaugural balls at a time when the state is in an economic crisis.
It seems the cost of balls at such a tough economic time hasn’t gone unnoticed by others.

“In California, faced with a $28 billion deficit, incoming Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown is foregoing festivities for frugality. After Brown takes the oath of office, he’ll host a reception for friends, family and supporters. There will be neither a ball nor a party.”

Guess that’s the difference between people who have taste and those who don’t.  Fear not - Florida’s new Governor-elect is spending $3million all raised in special interest money.
Has there been an independent media report about how much is being spent on Mary Fallin’s balls, where the money is coming from, and if those companies will also have close ties to the new Governor’s office?
Just Curious.