Republicans say Gov. Deval Patrick does not have the authority to immediately name an interim senator.

Paul Kirk Jr. will serve until a special election in January.

The Massachusetts Senate approves a bill allowing the governor to name an interim replacement to fill the late Edward Kennedy’s U.S. Senate seat.

The measure would give Gov. Deval Patrick the power to name an interim U.S. senator.

Jeffrey Mullan is being named to the job to replace James Aloisi, an aide to Gov. Deval Patrick said.

Massachusetts Treasurer Timothy Cahill launches an independent campaign for governor.

Gov. Deval Patrick is resting comfortably after undergoing hip replacement surgery.

Gov. Deval Patrick is having hip replacement surgery to help alleviate pain from arthritis and an injury he suffered three decades ago.

Gov. Deval Patrick sets a date of Jan. 19 for a special election to fill Sen. Kennedy’s seat.

Gov. Deval Patrick says that questions surrounding his Senate vacancy can wait.

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says “one of the commonwealth’s brightest lights” has been extinguished.

A successor to fill Sen. Edward Kennedy’s seat in the Senate will be chosen through a special election, not by the governor.

The hearings are on hold until a complete review of the T is completed.

Daniel Grabauskas agreed to a $327,000 buyout from the T’s board.

The governor suffers pain from arthritis and a longtime injury.