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: Former Lamont budget deputy expected to plead guilty in second corruption case

Former Lamont budget deputy expected to plead guilty in second corruption case

Story image: CT wants to crack down on 'Wild West' prediction bets. Why the White House is trying to stop them

CT wants to crack down on 'Wild West' prediction bets. Why the White House is trying to stop them

Story image: New commission aims to overhaul 'bare bones' school funding and lower property taxes

New commission aims to overhaul 'bare bones' school funding and lower property taxes

Story image: Bond hearing for Cheshire High School student arrested by ICE set for Monday

Bond hearing for Cheshire High School student arrested by ICE set for Monday

Story image: Judge orders bond hearing for CT teen detained by ICE

Judge orders bond hearing for CT teen detained by ICE

Story image: CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop'

CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop'