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: Westport rejected a luxury hotel and marina project. Now developers are planning hundreds of apartments

Westport rejected a luxury hotel and marina project. Now developers are planning hundreds of apartments

Story image: Crews suspend search for young boy who fell in the Housatonic River

Crews suspend search for young boy who fell in the Housatonic River

Story image: Gov. Lamont signs law that makes it easier for people to sue gunmakers

Gov. Lamont signs law that makes it easier for people to sue gunmakers

Story image: CT families could get more heating help this winter. But there’s a big ‘if’

CT families could get more heating help this winter. But there’s a big ‘if’

Story image: Buying an electric vehicle? They just got $1,000 more expensive in CT

Buying an electric vehicle? They just got $1,000 more expensive in CT

Story image: ‘Cruel.’ CT leaders vow to ignore Trump executive order on homelessness

‘Cruel.’ CT leaders vow to ignore Trump executive order on homelessness