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: CT sending $3 million to food banks as SNAP benefits end this weekend

CT sending $3 million to food banks as SNAP benefits end this weekend

Story image: CT leaders call for tougher sports betting rules amid NBA cheating scandal

CT leaders call for tougher sports betting rules amid NBA cheating scandal

Story image: 'Clean sweep.' Former state budget deputy found guilty on all 21 counts of corruption

'Clean sweep.' Former state budget deputy found guilty on all 21 counts of corruption

Story image: 'They had multiple stories.' Former state budget deputy blasts witnesses as jury deliberates his fate

'They had multiple stories.' Former state budget deputy blasts witnesses as jury deliberates his fate

Story image: 'Envelopes of cash.' Prosecutors grill Kosta Diamantis about alleged bribes

'Envelopes of cash.' Prosecutors grill Kosta Diamantis about alleged bribes

Story image: Bribes or 'fees?' Kosta Diamantis says he didn’t trade money for school construction jobs

Bribes or 'fees?' Kosta Diamantis says he didn’t trade money for school construction jobs