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Analysis: Three questions in the Ybarra-Jones race

After three joint appearances last week, what big questions remain unanswered?

The Legislature authorized a 30-member committee to review test questions aligned to Common Core. The state says it needs 120 people to do the job.

The recommendation will be issued to the Legislature during the 2015 session.

Jana Jones says Idaho should explore an Internet sales tax; Sherri Ybarra defers to lawmakers on tax issues.

Jones and Ybarra meet again Friday in Boise.

The program offers tax breaks and incentives to save for post-secondary education for anyone in the family.

In 2012-13, Idaho graduation rates dropped to a 10-year low — the result of newer, tougher federal reporting requirements

The two candidates for state superintendent of public instruction often had similar answers, but highlighted differences in their backgrounds.

Both superintendent’s candidates say the complex licensing issue needs to be scrutinized.

Nominations must be postmarked by this Friday.