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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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Gov. Lamont pushes for free child care, but can the state afford it?

Story image: ‘Paycheck-to-paycheck.’ CT veterans urge Trump to cut elsewhere

‘Paycheck-to-paycheck.’ CT veterans urge Trump to cut elsewhere

Story image: Waterbury captivity suspect pleads not guilty as judge orders GPS monitoring

Waterbury captivity suspect pleads not guilty as judge orders GPS monitoring

Story image: ‘Such a broken system.’ Waterbury captivity case fuels call for more government oversight

‘Such a broken system.’ Waterbury captivity case fuels call for more government oversight

Story image: 'We see her.' Victim’s family faces Waterbury captivity suspect as prosecutors seek home confinement

'We see her.' Victim’s family faces Waterbury captivity suspect as prosecutors seek home confinement

Story image: Can’t pick just one candidate? CT lawmakers consider Ranked Choice Voting

Can’t pick just one candidate? CT lawmakers consider Ranked Choice Voting