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CALIFORNIA COIN CONTEST COMEDIANSEveryone's a comedian (or political commentator). California is seeking design ideas for a 2026 quarter, and submitters are taking the opportunity to joke about less commemoration-worthy aspects of the state. -Editor Paul Horner writes: "Here is an article on the "Tortured coin designs" for California's innovation dollars - homeless camps, fires, etc." 
Governor Newsom had kicked of the campaign piggybacking on the title of Taylor Swift's new album release, "The Tortured Poets Department." -Editor
"Calling all members of the Tortured Coin Designers Department," Newsom wrote on social media. "CA is getting its own $1 coin to honor innovation, slated to be issued in 2026 – and we need your help! What is a CA innovation you'd like to see featured on the coin? Send ideas to: coinsubmissions@gov.ca.gov." California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday asked for the public's help in designing a new $1 coin to honor the state's innovations, but many of the responses pointed to anything but positive accomplishments for which the state was once proudly known. When people outside California think of innovation, they think of things like Silicon Valley and the tech boom as well as leading the way in wildlife conservation. But lately, businesses have been fleeing the blue state because of its failure to address crime, homelessness and the escalating cost of living. Jim Stanley, the press secretary for the State Assembly Republicans, sent his ideas to Newsom with a letter shared by the California Globe, highlighting the governor's accomplishments while in office. 
Other users suggested placing illegal immigrants on the coin, high gas prices or someone using drugs. Newsom's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on his request for coin ideas.
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