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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Forget the baguettes. Gov. Lamont hopes Paris trip brings jobs to CT

Story image: ‘He has a knife.’ Jurors see video of fight that led to Fairfield Prep athlete’s death

‘He has a knife.’ Jurors see video of fight that led to Fairfield Prep athlete’s death

Story image: Graphic photos mark first day of Fairfield Prep murder trial

Graphic photos mark first day of Fairfield Prep murder trial

Story image: CT leaders shocked - but not surprised - by lawmaker killings in Minnesota

CT leaders shocked - but not surprised - by lawmaker killings in Minnesota

Story image: Thousands of bills didn’t pass this year. Here’s what won’t become law in CT

Thousands of bills didn’t pass this year. Here’s what won’t become law in CT

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Gov. Lamont ‘seriously’ considering running for a rare third term