YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The state has officially increased its minimum wage to $14.35. This marks a rise from the 2023 hourly wage of $13.85, with a 50-cent increase.
Lorraine Farris, an advocate for a higher living wage said, “If people have a chance to work, then they also need to have a chance to fulfill their basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter.”
At the federal level, the minimum wage remains at $7.25, a figure that has not seen an increase since 2009, despite the impact of inflation.
Yvonne Vance, a Yuma resident, voiced her concerns, said, “You work harder nowadays, so… I think it’s a joke.”
Over the past six years, Arizona has consistently increased i …
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