With new pennies not being minted, state issues guidance for local governments

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: January 20, 2026 1:25 PM CT | Published: January 20, 2026 1:19 PM CT

The Comptroller's office released new guidance on pennies following President Donald Trump’s directive to stop minting the coin.

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Noah McLane

Noah McLane reports on the state house for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling began.

Prior to writing for The Daily Memphian, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently an editorial intern at the Nashville Scene.


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