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Valerie Nera specializes in advocacy on agriculture, water, resources, crime, and banking and finance issues for the CalChamber. She joined the CalChamber staff in 1978 as a legislative assistant on agricultural issues. She also has lobbied air, environmental and privacy issues for the CalChamber. She earned a B.A. with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. from the McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. See full bio.

Light Snowpack Spotlights Need for Water Storage

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Low Snowpack Makes Fourth Consecutive Drought Year Likely

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Storms a Long Way from Abating Drought; Water Conservation, Allocations Still Down

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CalChamber, Coalition Fight Proposal Expanding Federal Say on Water, Land Use

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Legislation Clarifies ‘Money Transmissions’

Legislation to clarify a “money transmission” under state law has passed the Legislature and awaits action by the Governor. The California Chamber of Commerce supports...