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: Cannabis cash headed to Connecticut neighborhoods in need

Cannabis cash headed to Connecticut neighborhoods in need

Story image: $25 an hour? CT senators push to triple the federal minimum wage

$25 an hour? CT senators push to triple the federal minimum wage

Story image: Safe Harbor Fund launches next week to help patients coming to Connecticut for abortions

Safe Harbor Fund launches next week to help patients coming to Connecticut for abortions

Story image: ‘We’re standing up.’ CT leaders vow to protect abortion access on Dobbs anniversary

‘We’re standing up.’ CT leaders vow to protect abortion access on Dobbs anniversary

Story image: Norwalk fifth grader gets surprise reunion with mom deployed to Iraq

Norwalk fifth grader gets surprise reunion with mom deployed to Iraq

Story image: 'They are winning.' Himes and Blumenthal hopeful after visit to Ukraine

'They are winning.' Himes and Blumenthal hopeful after visit to Ukraine