9 O'clock Jazz Special for 2/17

David Newman started his career as a blues and R & B horn player working alongside Ray Charles.  After playing for Ray and others for 10 years he evolved into a soulful jazz artist with his own sound and his own band.  Hear both sides of David "Fathead" Newman tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Governor unveils public employee pension reform

A House committee will hear a proposal by Governor Brewer’s office to overhaul how state workers are hired and fired. 

Senate approves renewal process for public employee union dues

The state senate passed a bill that forces members of public employee union to annually request union dues be deducted from their paychecks.

Medical marijuana dispensary requirement under fire

The State of Arizona and the Department of Health Services are headed back to court over the state’s voter-approved medical marijuana law. A pro-medical marijuana group is contesting several requirements, including the rule that marijuana dispensaries must have a medical director.

State Rep. Richard Miranda to resign

A West Valley state lawmaker is resigning from office. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 2/16

  Tonight you will meet the future of jazz piano with two of the finest pianists performing today. Benny Green, born in 1965 in California  has the history of jazz at his fingertips. In his teens he was with Eddie Henderson, and later he recorded with Ray Brown and Art Blakey. Today he has his own world class trio. Tamir Hendleman born in Israel in 1972 was winning awards at 14.  He has accompanied singers  Barbara Streisand and Natalie Cole and works with Jeff Hamilton's trio and big band.  Hear the different styles of two of the best tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Health care discussion tonight

A coalition of social service, community and health groups will host a meeting tonight, to talk about recent changes in health care in Arizona. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

The rich history of the Arizona Cactus League

Susie Steckner, author of Cactus League: Spring Training, talks about the history of the Cactus League and what spring training means to Arizona.

Legislators ask voters to reconsider measures they’re already voted on

Three experts talk about Governor Jan Brewer and legislators who want to ask voters to eliminate measures they’re already approved, including the Independent Redistricting Commission and Clean Elections.

Controversial Court Tower is unveiled for Arizona’s Centennial

Ray Stern of the Phoenix New Times talks about the Maricopa County Court Tower, which served as the centerpiece for political battles the county supervisors and former county attorney Andrew Thomas.

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