A powerful state legislative leader said that before any funds come from the state, Kevyn Orr, the emergency manager for the City of Detroit, is going to have to show progress with realistic financial estimates and measures to help the city's finances, Reuters reported today. Republican Governor Rick Snyder, who selected Orr to serve as Detroit's manager on March 14, has spoken in general about the likelihood a turnaround plan will require new financial resources. But Snyder has carefully avoided making any specific pledges or proposals. State House Speaker Jase Bolger said that he wants to see results before committing major new resources to Detroit. The reluctance of state officials to step in with additional help comes after years of overspending by the city. Detroit's accumulated annual operating deficits approach $1 billion, and its long term liabilities top $14 billion.
