The state’s continuing problems with internet access took center stage on the floor of the Legislature today.

The lack of solid border-to-border broadband hitting as lawmakers voted in a new Chairman of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.

Republican State Sen. Mike Moser, getting the nod over fellow Republican Tom Brandt and Democrat Wendy DeBoer.

Moser, current vice-chair of the committee, noting internet dead zones in the state where you might least expect them.

"Broadband and cell access even in [the State Capitol] needs some work," said the former mayor of Columbus. 

[View more of Moser's remarks above]

The top slot on the committee opened up recently when State Sen. Suzanne Geist resigned from the Legislature to devote more time to her run for mayor of Lincoln.