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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: ‘Chaos in CT.’ State’s top election official raises alarm about proposed voting law

‘Chaos in CT.’ State’s top election official raises alarm about proposed voting law

Story image: Gov. Lamont’s pandemic press conferences return with a new topic – Trump’s cuts

Gov. Lamont’s pandemic press conferences return with a new topic – Trump’s cuts

Story image: CT Democrats call for ‘fiscal emergency’ in response to deep Trump cuts

CT Democrats call for ‘fiscal emergency’ in response to deep Trump cuts

Story image: Gov. Lamont pushes for free child care, but can the state afford it?

Gov. Lamont pushes for free child care, but can the state afford it?

Story image: ‘Paycheck-to-paycheck.’ CT veterans urge Trump to cut elsewhere

‘Paycheck-to-paycheck.’ CT veterans urge Trump to cut elsewhere

Story image: Waterbury captivity suspect pleads not guilty as judge orders GPS monitoring

Waterbury captivity suspect pleads not guilty as judge orders GPS monitoring