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.

Story image: CT lawmakers call for investigation into child welfare authorities after Waterbury man held captive for decades

CT lawmakers call for investigation into child welfare authorities after Waterbury man held captive for decades

Story image: Waterbury mother accused of holding stepson captive released from jail

Waterbury mother accused of holding stepson captive released from jail

Story image: Gun owners, gun control groups clash in Hartford over bill making it easier to sue gun makers & sellers

Gun owners, gun control groups clash in Hartford over bill making it easier to sue gun makers & sellers

Story image: Gov. Lamont approves $2.8 million for groups targeted by Trump cuts

Gov. Lamont approves $2.8 million for groups targeted by Trump cuts

Story image: Sick of expensive prescription drugs? CT lawmakers may have the cure

Sick of expensive prescription drugs? CT lawmakers may have the cure

Story image: Groups ask CT lawmakers to ban traffic stops for a broken headlight

Groups ask CT lawmakers to ban traffic stops for a broken headlight