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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CT's only nuclear plant could be sold. Why state leaders say customers 'are going to get crushed'

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Can't afford a home? Housing is top issue in CT governor's race, but voters disagree on how to fix it

Story image: News 12 gets rare look inside Bridgeport's Remington Woods project

News 12 gets rare look inside Bridgeport's Remington Woods project

Story image: Ryan Fazio under fire for ad featuring Democrats supporting him. Two people in it are Republicans

Ryan Fazio under fire for ad featuring Democrats supporting him. Two people in it are Republicans

Story image: Push to end cash bail gets frosty reception from CT gubernatorial candidates

Push to end cash bail gets frosty reception from CT gubernatorial candidates

Story image: State commits $86 million to low-income heating assistance program

State commits $86 million to low-income heating assistance program