{"id":100744,"date":"2025-08-20T15:56:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T22:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/?p=100744"},"modified":"2025-08-20T15:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T22:57:05","slug":"newsy-todaysenator-dave-corteses-bill-to-expand-health-services-for-animals-in-shelters-clears-first-legislative-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/news\/newsy-todaysenator-dave-corteses-bill-to-expand-health-services-for-animals-in-shelters-clears-first-legislative-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsy Today- Senator Dave Cortese\u2019s Bill to Expand Health Services For Animals In Shelters Clears First Legislative Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newsy-today.com\/senator-dave-corteses-bill-to-expand-health-services-for-animals-in-shelters-clears-first-legislative-committee\/\">Senator Dave Cortese\u2019s recent legislative move with SB 602 marks a significant advancement in veterinary care within California. 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