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: Connecticut has some of the nation’s high electricity bills. Is wind power the answer?

Connecticut has some of the nation’s high electricity bills. Is wind power the answer?

Story image: Remembering Jodi Rell: Popular former governor dies at 78

Remembering Jodi Rell: Popular former governor dies at 78

Story image: Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is Trump’s pick for education secretary. She could have a big impact on Connecticut schools.

Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is Trump’s pick for education secretary. She could have a big impact on Connecticut schools.

Story image: Eyesore no more: Iconic Bridgeport smokestack and power plant to be demolished

Eyesore no more: Iconic Bridgeport smokestack and power plant to be demolished

Story image: ‘Slow down, move over.’ Connecticut launches new safety push for highway workers

‘Slow down, move over.’ Connecticut launches new safety push for highway workers

Story image: ‘Use it or lose it.’ Connecticut wins millions for faster trains, but will Trump pull the funding?

‘Use it or lose it.’ Connecticut wins millions for faster trains, but will Trump pull the funding?