A group of advocates gathered at the State House Thursday to protest the deal, which they say, was constructed in a back room without their input.

Massachusetts lawmakers are looking to approve a pay raise for public defenders in hopes of ending a legal crisis

The spending plan lawmakers sent to Healey on Thursday "addresses timely issues through key, targeted investments," state House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano, D-3rd Norfolk, said.

Massachusetts-based Moderna, one of the companies at the forefront of developing a vaccine during the COVID pandemic, announced Thursday that it will lay off about 10% of its workforce.

Massachusetts-based vaccine maker Moderna on Thursday announced plans to cut its workforce by approximately 10%. Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel notified employees of the decision. His memo explained that the company is committed to cutting operating expenses by approximately $1.