Happy Wednesday! We are excited to share that we have opened registration for our IIAW Task Forces & Councils Kickoff Networking & Happy Hour Event. 

The IIAW staff and Board of Directors invite you to join us to celebrate and learn more about our new Task Forces and Councils (previously known as committees). The event is happening from 3 to 5 p.m. on October 18th, 2022 at the Milford Hills Hunt Club in Johnson Creek. Already signed up for a Task Force or Council? That's great! Come meet your IIAW staff liaison and other members of the groups. Not ready to commit to joining a Task Force or Council? We invite you to join to learn more in the comfort of the beautiful Milford Hills Hunt Club. All are welcome, so reserve your spot and we'll see you there! Register now for the event: https://www.iiaw.com/event/iiawgroups

'People Are Just Driving More Recklessly': Wisconsin On Track for 4th Straight Year With More Traffic Deaths

According to WPR, "Wisconsinites are speeding more and wearing their seat belts less. The state is on track to see more traffic deaths this year than in 2021, which would mark the fourth straight year of increases." WPR conducted an interview with David Pabst of the state Department of Transportation, who called the continuing trends of more reckless driving "alarming". Read the transcription of the interview here. 

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