John Craven

Political Reporter

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John Craven is News 12 Connecticut’s Emmy-nominated political reporter. He joined News 12 nearly a decade ago and launched our “Power & Politics” show. John has interviewed three presidents, Willie Nelson, and at least one armadillo in Texas.

Story image: Expecting a child? New CT laws could make giving birth a little less stressful

Expecting a child? New CT laws could make giving birth a little less stressful

Story image: Tariffs could make groceries more expensive. CT leaders are on the lookout for suppliers price gouging

Tariffs could make groceries more expensive. CT leaders are on the lookout for suppliers price gouging

Story image: Metro-North breaks ground on new Naugatuck train station. The mayor says it could revitalize his city

Metro-North breaks ground on new Naugatuck train station. The mayor says it could revitalize his city

Story image: Bridgeport ballot scandal deepens with new complaint

Bridgeport ballot scandal deepens with new complaint

Story image: New law limits when kids can be handcuffed. One lawmaker says the experience 'traumatized me'

New law limits when kids can be handcuffed. One lawmaker says the experience 'traumatized me'

Story image: CT extends $80 million lifeline to HUSKY Medicaid clinics. But is it enough to counter Trump's cuts?

CT extends $80 million lifeline to HUSKY Medicaid clinics. But is it enough to counter Trump's cuts?