State Representative Dustin Hite of New Sharon is working on a bill that would increase broadband internet service in rural areas of the state.  He says the stay at home restrictions put in place for the coronavirus pandemic make high speed internet access a must for all Iowans.

“Given the current situation, that internet access has become even more important with kids doing school online, with people working from home.  I think we’ve seen that in our current system we have the haves and the have nots when it comes to internet access.”

Hite is a Republican from New Sharon.