County Commission considers wind farm codes moratorium
Douglas County officials weigh a moratorium on large wind energy systems until development codes are drafted. Commissioners plan to vote on a home rule resolution at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the county courthouse, with the moratorium running through April 30, 2014. County Administrator Craig Weinaug notes current codes lack wind farm specifics due to Kansas area wind potential. Residents have recently inquired about possible southern county developments.
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Kansas Corporation Commission chair resigns
Mark Sievers resigns as Kansas Corporation Commission chair after four years marked by controversy. His term would have ended March 15, 2015. a replacement will be appointed early next year. Gov. Brownback praised his service while Sievers cited retirement and a seamless transition. The KCC, which governs electricity, natural gas, oil, telephone and transportation, faced Open Meetings Act issues and a $500 fine for pink sheeting. Sievers also commented on cost allocation in Westar Energy rate increases, noting it to be an imprecise process.
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State audit finds security weaknesses in agency computer systems
An IT audit of eight state agencies led by the Department of Administration found chronic weaknesses in security controls. Weak passwords and software vulnerabilities left agencies vulnerable to breaches and internal access. Justin Stowe of the Legislative Post Audit Division said there has been little improvement over five years. The agencies reviewed include Aging and Disability Services, Children and Families, Health and Environment, the Kansas Attorney General, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
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