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.

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64-year-old man dies in Stamford house fire

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‘Promises kept.’ Gov. Lamont touts tax relief as campaign season starts

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CT lawmakers drop school cellphone ban on final day of session

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Time’s almost up in Hartford. What’s still alive and what’s in limbo

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Gov. Lamont signs new ICE restrictions into law. But can they survive a legal challenge?

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CT lawmakers approve limits on ‘surveillance pricing’