SPOONER, WI — Timothy Frey, of Ignite Dispensary, will join DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden live on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, for a wide-ranging conversation about the fast-changing world of hemp and cannabis laws at both the state and federal level.
The show will stream live at 8:30a (CST) on the DrydenWire Facebook page, with a full recording available later in the day on DrydenWire.com and DydenWire's YouTube channel.
Frey’s appearance couldn’t come at a more pivotal moment. With major shifts unfolding around Federal hemp policy and Wisconsin’s own proposed legislation, he’ll break down what these changes could mean for consumers, businesses, and the state’s economy. Topics he plans to discuss include:
- Common-sense regulation — 21+ age limits, truth-in-labeling, licensed age-verified stores, COAs, responsible marketing, and fair taxation.
- Federal hemp ban — what it actually means for Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Hemp Bill 606 — whether it’s “better than nothing,” including its 3-tier system, nonogram blood limits, taxes on gummies vs. beverages, and vertical integration concerns.
- Is a flawed state bill better than no bill at all? (particularly under federal tax code 280E).
- Public support for cannabis reform — with nearly 65% of Wisconsin voters favoring legalization.
- Why Wisconsin needs a Cannabis Advisory Council — to help lawmakers create regulations that protect kids and consumers while preserving adult choice.
- The $500 million mistake — how Wisconsin continues to lose massive tax revenue to Illinois, Michigan, and now Minnesota—and what could be done with that money to support law enforcement, roads, and reduce property taxes.
This timely discussion is set to be informative, candid, and packed with insights as Wisconsin continues to debate the future of its hemp and cannabis industries.
Tune in Tuesday at 8:30a on Facebook, and catch the full recording later in the day on DrydenWire.com and DrydenWire's YouTube channel.
Last Update: Nov 17, 2025 10:28 am CST
