Important state variables measured for parcels of water in the ocean are therefore temperature, which is related to the heat content, salinity, which is related to the amount of dissolved matter, and the pressure (Table 1).
Medical marijuana now legal in 24 states. Pennsylvania just became the 24th U.S. state to legalize medical marijuana. Governor Tom Wolf approved the measure Sunday, allowing the sale and consumption of cannabis for treating specific diseases or symptoms.
In 2000, the Hawaii Legislature became the first in the U.S. to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana. Hawaii expanded patient access by creating a system for medical marijuana dispensaries. On July 14, 2015, Gov. David Ige signed two important medical marijuana laws. HB 321 allowed medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in Hawaii, and SB 1291 strengthened anti-discrimination protections for patients.