News 12 - John Craven

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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Sweating in school? Proposed state law could get more air conditioning in classrooms

Story image: Cut your tax bill by $450 a year? CT lawmakers pushing child tax credit – but there’s a catch

Cut your tax bill by $450 a year? CT lawmakers pushing child tax credit – but there’s a catch

Story image: CT Democrats advance child tax credit, but wealthy could pay more

CT Democrats advance child tax credit, but wealthy could pay more

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Federal funding cuts almost closed a New Haven food bank. How the community saved it.

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CT Democrats look to address Trump cuts, but does their budget spend too much?

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Remembering Pope Francis: Westport artist has special connection to pontiff