More unfortunately, the State of Michigan pulled a fast one on Detroit a some years back. There was a roll back on the City's income tax that was tied to a freeze in state revenue sharing [[ If I remember correctly, it had something to do with casino revenue as well.). But they were seperate bills. The state then reneged on its portion of the state revenue while leaving the City bringing in less income tax. Between the less in income tax and the reduction in state revenue it pretty much nullified the extra revenue that was being brought in by the casinos.

Just another example of why Detroit doesn't trust Lansing.