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.

The proposed legislation, currently under review by the state Senate, aims to prohibit cellphone use from bell to bell, requiring K-12 students in public schools to keep their phones in lockers throughout the day. Bob Bardwell, executive director for the Massachusetts School Counselors Association, supports the measure.

Come next fall, Massachusetts schools could be phone-free zones, joining 31 other states that have bans or restrictions on cell phone use<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More