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: Connecticut finally erasing criminal convictions again after 2-year delay

Connecticut finally erasing criminal convictions again after 2-year delay

Story image: Jury selected for trial of former Lamont budget deputy accused of corruption

Jury selected for trial of former Lamont budget deputy accused of corruption

Story image: Paying double for health insurance? Obamacare subsidies at heart of government shutdown fight

Paying double for health insurance? Obamacare subsidies at heart of government shutdown fight

Story image: Gov. Lamont may have to testify in corruption trial of former budget deputy

Gov. Lamont may have to testify in corruption trial of former budget deputy

Story image: Food and heating assistance are most at risk in government shutdown, Lamont says

Food and heating assistance are most at risk in government shutdown, Lamont says

Story image: 'Save this hospital.' UConn Health wants to buy Waterbury Hospital. But are CT lawmakers on board?

'Save this hospital.' UConn Health wants to buy Waterbury Hospital. But are CT lawmakers on board?