These are the current events making headlines this week:

Louisiana News

Gov. Jindal retracts tax plan

At the start of the 2013 Louisiana legislative session on Monday, Gov. Bobby Jindal announced that he would “park” his proposed tax reform plan until legislators send him bills to phase out income taxes over time.
“We’re going to adjust our course,” Jindal said in his address Monday.  “I’m telling you today we’re actually going to park our tax plan. We’re going to pull that plan, but at the same time, I’m not the kind of guy that just wants to take my ball and go home and complain.”
After traveling the state talking to members of the community and different legislators, Jindal said people have a desire to get rid of the state’s income tax but fear that the governor’s plan moves too quick for comfort.  His original plan would eliminate income taxes and increase sales tax, which made some legislator and citizens in the state uncomfortable.   
“I realize that some of you think I haven’t been listening. But you’ll be surprised to learn I have been,” Jindal said in his speech in the House chambers. “And here is what I’ve heard from you and from the people of Louisiana — ‘yes, we do want to get rid of the income tax, but governor you’re moving too fast and we aren’t sure that your plan is the best way to do it.”

National News

Stabbing spree at Texas community college

A student at Lone Star Community College in Cypress, Texas wounded 14 students, with two in critical condition on the campus located 25 miles northwest of Downtown Houston.  
The suspect arrested by authorities was believed to be 21 years old and enrolled at Lone Star College.  Authorities have not released his name.  
Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia told ABC News that they could not provide any information regarding whether the suspect slashed or stabbed his victims.  It is believed the suspect used what appears to be an X-Acto knife to stab his victims.  
The school remained on lockdown most of Tuesday as law officials ensure the safety of the campus.  School officials said the Lone Star campus would reopen Wednesday.

Margaret Thatcher Dies

Margaret Thatcher, former British prime minister and the first woman to hold the position, died on March 8 at the age of 87.
During her time in office, Thatcher, known as the “Iron Lady,” privatised several state-owned industries and was involved in a year-long stand-off with unions during the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985. She also guided the United States and the Soviet Union through the cold war’s last years.
Thatcher died of a stroke at the Ritz Hotel in London. She was in poor health in recent months and suffered from dementia.