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 state senator will remain free on bond despite re-arrest on ballot charges

Former state senator will remain free on bond despite re-arrest on ballot charges

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Tired of high gas prices? Sen. Murphy says 'a deal does not sound imminent' after Middle East trip

Story image: ‘You know the routine.’ Arrest warrant states former state senator coached woman to hide ballot tampering

‘You know the routine.’ Arrest warrant states former state senator coached woman to hide ballot tampering

Story image: New ICE restrictions start this week. Can Connecticut enforce them?

New ICE restrictions start this week. Can Connecticut enforce them?

Story image: 'Gas tax holiday?' Candidates for governor debate suspending CT's 25 cent fuel tax

'Gas tax holiday?' Candidates for governor debate suspending CT's 25 cent fuel tax

Story image: Judge blocks state's new ‘convertible pistol’ ban hours before it was to take effect

Judge blocks state's new ‘convertible pistol’ ban hours before it was to take effect