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: P.T. Barnum at the center of development debate in his hometown of Bethel

P.T. Barnum at the center of development debate in his hometown of Bethel

Story image: Candidates for governor take aim at Eversource. The utility says it's 'an easy target'

Candidates for governor take aim at Eversource. The utility says it's 'an easy target'

Story image: Analysts: CT gas prices could jump within days after Trump declared Iran ceasefire 'over'

Analysts: CT gas prices could jump within days after Trump declared Iran ceasefire 'over'

Story image: After Supreme Court ruling, CT Republicans push to ban transgender players from girls' sports

After Supreme Court ruling, CT Republicans push to ban transgender players from girls' sports

Story image: CT colleges say new student loan rules could drive away part-time students

CT colleges say new student loan rules could drive away part-time students

Story image: Triple-digit heat not stopping holiday travelers; 800,000 in CT expected to hit the roads

Triple-digit heat not stopping holiday travelers; 800,000 in CT expected to hit the roads