http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/mass-gov-patricks-tax-plan-meets-mixed-reviews-0 <p></p><p>BOSTON (AP) — Lawmakers are giving mixed reviews to Gov. Deval Patrick's call to hike the state's income tax while also cutting the sales tax.</p><p>Senate President Therese Murray said she applauded Patrick's ambition but added the "the devil's in the details."</p><p>Fellow Democrat, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, said Patrick's proposal gives lawmakers a lot of food for thought, but said he didn't think the proposal could pass or fail based just on what Patrick said.</p><p>Republicans lawmakers were more critical.</p> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:24:53 +0000 Associated Press 55926 at http://wamc.org Mass. Gov. Patrick's tax plan meets mixed reviews