It is a time of tremendous uncertainty in global supply chains, with many problems ranging from shifts in consumer demand to geopolitical complications. Darrell West argues that progress in six areas would go a long way toward easing current supply chain disruptions and stabilizing global trade.

As the worst of the COVID-19 economic and public health emergencies slowly abate, local leaders are adjusting to a reality in which they have significant resources to address both acute and long-standing challenges. Alan Berube, Teryn Zmuda, and Christine Baker-Smith provide an overview of how policymakers are using funding from the American Rescue Plan in their communities.