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: '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

Story image: Greece, but no release: Kosta Diamantis sentenced to 7 years after deal to return collapses

Greece, but no release: Kosta Diamantis sentenced to 7 years after deal to return collapses

Story image: CT’s new ‘convertible pistol’ ban now in judge’s hands two days before it takes effect

CT’s new ‘convertible pistol’ ban now in judge’s hands two days before it takes effect

Story image: CT lawmakers grill data centers over electricity and water concerns

CT lawmakers grill data centers over electricity and water concerns

Story image: Westport braces for powerful nor'easter 2 weeks after major floods hit

Westport braces for powerful nor'easter 2 weeks after major floods hit