We all know that last week Kevyn Orr was appointed as Detroit's emergency manager by Governor Rick Snyder.
But as the nation watches the city undergo major financial restructuring, there's an important story left out of the spotlight.
According to a story by Pulitzer-prize winning reporter David Ashenfelter, the state of Michigan owes the city of Detroit nearly $700 million due to a deal between Mayor Archer and Governor Engler that was made in 1998.
Last year, we saw Krystal Crittendon, the now-fired head of the City's Law Department file an unsuccessful lawsuit to void the consent agreement between the City and Detroit.
Now, as Detroit begins to rebuild itself with Orr's help, we've got to wonder, would Detroit be in the same position if the state had kept up its end of the bargain?
Michigan Radio's Cynthia Canty spoke with Ashenfelter about the state's promise on Stateside.
To hear the full interview, click the link above.
