The May 13 episode digs into Austin’s new guaranteed income pilot program and answers a question from a listener about Project Connect’s relationship to transit beyond the Austin City limits.

Council approves guaranteed income trial that will send monthly checks to Austin families

Austin City Council voted May 5 to authorize a one-year trial run of a program that will provide dozens of local families with monthly checks or $1,000 for a year. Community Impact Newspaper reporter Ben Thompson breaks down the details of the new pilot.

What does Project Connect mean for cities north of Austin?

In response to a listener question, senior editor Brian Rash discusses the possibilities for Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto and other Austin suburbs to expand local transit in tandem with Project Connect.

Also on this episode...

Portions of Austin's East Sixth Street are in line for redevelopment; Austin City Limits Festival announces its most recent economic impact as this year's lineup is released; Pflugerville begins negotiations with Travis County for emergency services; and more.