Arizona’s minimum wage rose to $14.35 back in January, but many in Tucson say it’s still not enough to keep up with rising costs.
The state’s minimum wage is tied to inflation and adjusts annually, yet residents are struggling as prices for rent, food and gas continue to climb.
According to the Economic Policy Institute, a single adult in Pima County now needs about $42,000 a year, or nearly $20 an hour, to cover basic living expenses…