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: ‘People will die.’ Fire chiefs protest plan to reduce exits in buildings

‘People will die.’ Fire chiefs protest plan to reduce exits in buildings

Story image: Republican speaks out about posts calling Democrats 'God hating evil, vile people'

Republican speaks out about posts calling Democrats 'God hating evil, vile people'

Story image: CT limits when immigration agents can make courthouse arrests

CT limits when immigration agents can make courthouse arrests

Story image: ‘Evil, vile people.’ Facebook post leads to calls for prominent Fairfield Republican to resign

‘Evil, vile people.’ Facebook post leads to calls for prominent Fairfield Republican to resign

Story image: Educators worry federal cuts will impact special needs students, those learning English

Educators worry federal cuts will impact special needs students, those learning English

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Modern, new apartments open at site once called ‘a criminal’s paradise’